Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in New York

Question re; estate, taxes

My father died recently. He has about 300 dollars in a checking account and a couple of checks came in for him after he died that amount to approximately 1,900.00. Other than that he had no assets to probate and he owes $55,000 in debt. Probate seems kind of pointless in this instance. What do you do in an instance like this?


Asked on 5/19/09, 12:54 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Michael Markowitz Michael A. Markowitz, PC

Re: Question re; estate, taxes

You file a petition for a small estate administration. It is very simple (and cheap). Forms and information may be obtained at the Surrogate's Court.

Mike.

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Answered on 5/19/09, 12:07 pm


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