How to Choose a New York City Probate Lawyer
Choosing a New York City probate lawyer requires more than finding someone who handles wills. Probate and estate administration can involve court filings, fiduciary duties, creditor claims, taxes, property transfers, beneficiary communication, and disputes. Confirm the type of proceeding Ask whether the matter requires probate, administration, voluntary administration, an accounting, or a contested proceeding. The […]
Executor Duties in New York Probate: A Practical Checklist
Serving as executor of a New York estate is a fiduciary responsibility. Being named in a will does not provide complete authority by itself. The Surrogate’s Court must admit the will to probate and issue Letters Testamentary. 1. Gather the essential records Locate the original will, certified death certificates, account statements, deeds, tax returns, insurance […]
What Happens When Someone Dies Without a Will in New York?
When a New Yorker dies without a valid will, the estate is called intestate. New York law determines who may inherit, and the Surrogate’s Court appoints an administrator to handle estate property. Probate and administration are different Probate generally applies when a valid will exists. Without a will, an administration proceeding is filed in the […]