Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in New York

Re: Duties of Executor

There is no time limit in which an executor must "file" or probate the will.

Any actions against the executor are civil and are brought in the Surrogate court.

Re: Duties of Executor

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The laws relating to the duties of an Executor are found in The New York State Surrogate's Court Procedure Act and the Estates, Powers and Trusts Law.