Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in New York

opening a ''small estate''

Despite searching Knowledge Base, I still don't understand the procedure for a ''small estate''. I downloaded forms from NYS, but don't know what to do with them. Do I register an estate somehow? Do I need letter of administration or something to deal with banks, creditors, etc.? Please outline procedure or direct me to an online source. (My sister and I are appointed executors in will. She's in NY but I'm in CA.) Thanks.


Asked on 1/22/07, 11:19 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
Arnold Nager Arnold H. Nager, Esquire

Re: opening a ''small estate''

If the value of the estate is less than $20,000, there is a simplified procedure.

This is what attorneys are trained to do. For a brief, no cost, no obligation consultation, call at 914.907.1165 or e-mail.

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Answered on 1/23/07, 7:25 am
Vandad Moheban Moheban Law Firm

Re: opening a ''small estate''

In order to best address the issues presented in your inquiry, our office would be happy to provide you with a free 30 minute telephone consultation. Please feel free to contact our office, toll free, at 1.877.MOHEBAN. Ask for Vandy Moheban, Esq. www.lmapc.com

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Answered on 1/24/07, 12:16 pm


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