Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in New York
How do i become executive of an estate where the deceased is my sons father and my son is an minor and i am not married to him all of his relatives is dead except the sister who does not want anything to do with the estate?
Asked on 1/30/12, 8:18 am
4 Answers from Attorneys
David Slater
David P. Slater, Esq.
You are his natural guardian and can petition the court for your appointment. If you need counsel , call me.
Answered on 1/30/12, 8:29 am
Rudolf Karvay
Berkman, Henoch, Peterson, Peddy & Fenchel, P.C.
In New York, you must first be appointed Guardian of the Property of his son and then petition the court to be appointed Administrator of the estate. If you need assistance, call me.
Answered on 1/30/12, 9:14 am
Walter LeVine
Walter D. LeVine, Esq.
I agree with the other authors. Become the Guardian and then petition for appointment as Administrator.
Answered on 1/30/12, 9:35 am