How do I find out estate information regarding my deceased uncle, who died in Yonkers, NY?
My unmarried uncle with no children or surviving siblings died in Dec 2007. I am pretty certain that there was no will. He owned a home, a car, and probably had a substantial bank account. My first cousins, who I am not close with, lived near him, and were cosigners on his bank account. Despite living in Michigan, I was close to my uncle.
I am concerned that my cousins are just going to take everything. (They apparently did that when his sister died. I couldn't even get any personal items I requested. Perhaps her money went to him; I'm not sure.)
I have been googling his name, expecting court documents for probate, but nothing has ever come up.
How can I find out any information to make a claim on his estate?
