New York Probate Process
The purpose of this guide is to help you understand the New York Probate process. The pandemic, budget cuts, and staff shortages continue to cause delays in Surrogate’s Courts. Surrogate’s Courts are also accepting petitions through e-filing.
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New York Probate Process
To grasp probate, the New York probate process, and Surrogate’s Court proceedings, it’s crucial to comprehend these terms and definitions.
- Decedent: A deceased individual
- Estate: All of the property owned by the decedent
- Beneficiary: The persons (or entities) that inherit under the terms of the Will.