Died Intestate. Now What?
Died Intestate (Without a Will). Now What? In New York, if a relative has died intestate, it means they have died without a Will. Every …
Remove a Guardian in NYC
Remove a Guardian in NYC Pursuant to Mental Hygiene Law §81.35 Guardianship is a legal relationship established by the Court that grants an individual the …
Duties of Executor of NYC Estate
Duties of Executor of NYC Estate Deborah’s father, Abe, died a resident of Brooklyn in March 2018. He was survived by his three children, Susan, …
Administrator CTA of NYC Estate
Becoming Administrator CTA of an Estate When no Executor is able or willing to serve, you will need an Administrator CTA to probate a Will. …
Designate an Administrator of NYC Estate
Designate an Administrator of NYC Estate Yes; you Can Designate an Administrator to serve as the Fiduciary of the Estate. The proposed administrator must be …
Interested Party vs Necessary Party Probate
Interested Party vs. Necessary Party In a NYC probate petition, individuals are often confused by who is a “necessary” party vs who is an interested …
Due Diligence Affidavit For Probate
Due Diligence Affidavit For Probate When a person dies with a Last Will and Testament in New York, there are certain steps that are required …
File to Be Administrator of Estate
File to Be Administrator of Estate When someone dies without a Will and leaves assets without a beneficiary designation, someone must file to administer the …
Obtain Information About an Estate
How to Obtain Information About an Estate Pursuant to SCPA 2102 There are times when an executor, administrator, or Trustee refuses to provide information about …
Can First Cousins Inherit in NYC?
Can First Cousins Inherit in NYC? In New York City, if a person dies without a Will, New York’s intestacy laws found in EPTL 4-1.1 …