Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in New York
Appointing a personal representative
In NY state, must the personal representative, or executor, for my will be a permanent
resident of the state of New York?
Asked on 4/22/00, 11:20 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Walter LeVine
Walter D. LeVine, Esq.
Re: Appointing a personal representative
There is no requirement that an Executor be a New York resident, according to the Surrogate of Manhattan. All that is required is that the person be a US citizen.
Walter
Answered on 5/25/00, 10:07 am