Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in New York
Executor vs. Administrator
My brother died without leaving a will. Should I seek to be appointed his executor or administrator?
Asked on 2/02/09, 4:26 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Rudolf Karvay
Berkman, Henoch, Peterson, Peddy & Fenchel, P.C.
Re: Executor vs. Administrator
If your brother died unmarried, without children and his parents predeceased then you may petition the court to be appointed administrator of his estate.
Answered on 2/02/09, 4:45 pm