Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in New York
My dad has a will in NY..I was named executor of the will. I have 3 sibblings
can they apply for letters of administration ? dad passed 8/3/2010 Can they apply for letters of administration before me, I do have a lawyer handling this for me, but I fell maybe they have applied for administration before me. Can they do this ?
Asked on 12/18/10, 12:24 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Peter Moulinos
Moulinos & Associates LLC
If a will exists, they cannot apply for letters of administration as the will must be probated and only letters testamentary may be issued, which would be to you.
Answered on 12/28/10, 10:22 am