Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in New York

Waiver of Process/Consent to Probate

Relative recently deceased and we do not plan to contest will; received a form from his attorney asking for our signature on Waiver of Process and Consent to Probate. What does this mean? Thank you.


Asked on 5/06/05, 12:32 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Walter LeVine Walter D. LeVine, Esq.

Re: Waiver of Process/Consent to Probate

Every person with a possible interest must be notified and has the right to contest the probate. By having everyone consent, the Will gets probated and the estate administration can commence.

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Answered on 5/09/05, 6:17 am
Norman Nadel Norman Nadel, Esq.

Re: Waiver of Process/Consent to Probate

By signing this form you consent to the Probate of the Will and relinquish all claims to contest the Will.

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Answered on 5/06/05, 12:37 pm


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