What Is The Statute Of Limitations For A Total Of $350,000 In Medical Bills On An Estate Dated 2002-2003?
My uncle died in December of 2002 with 350,000 USD in medical bills incurred within a two week period of time during that December. Due to previously owed propery taxes the deed to the Real Estate owned by my Uncles Estate was almost immediately taken over by the State of New York. As executor of the estate, I am only now completing payment on the previous and current property taxes on the real estate, therefore, the state of New York is prepared to transfer the Real Estate back to the Estate.
Can those who are trying to collect medical bills from December of 2002 attach to the Real Estate in the form of liens, or force the property to auction or sale once the deed is transferred from the state of New York back to my Uncles Estate.
I am asking this question due to the fact that the property will first be transferred to me as Estate Executor and then from me as Executor to the Beneficiary. During this transfer process will any of the above mentioned actions be able to take place?
In my state there is a 3 year limit on probate and a 4 year limit on debts. Really what you should do is spend a small amount of money and see a probate attorney. He/she can advise you on the laws of NY. Every civil action has a statute of limitations. These are not difficult questions, but I’m not licensed to practice in NY.
There is no limitation on probate.