The persons allowed to petition for probate in New York differ between a testate (decedent had a will) and intestate (decedent did not have a valid will) estate. Who Can Petition for Probate Of A Will In New York? New York’s Surrogate’s Court Procedure Act (SCPA) section1402states th...
If the decedent dies intestate—without leaving a will—the court appoints a Personal Representative to distribute the decedent's property according to the laws of Descent and Distribution. These laws direct the distribution of assets based on hereditary succession. In general, the probate process ...
probate To prove the validity of a will. Probate courts generally oversee decedents' estates, the payment of bills,and the distribution of assets.Some states have exemptions for small estates,which may avoid probate.Other states have no exemptions.Probate will need to be opened in every state in...
PETITION FOR DISCHARGE OF ) PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE TO THE HONORABLE JUDGE OF THE PROBATE COURT: The petition of , as (Executor(s)) (Administrator(s))(Temporary Administrator(s)) of the above-referenced estate, shows: 1. Petitioner(s) (initial one): a. has/have fully admini...
Superior Court of the District of Columbia Superior Court of the District of Columbia PROBATE DIVISION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20001 Estate of Administration No. S.E. Deceased PETITION FOR ADMINISTRATION OF SMALL ESTATE Name Age Address Name Age Address hereinafter “petitioner” being a citizen of the ...