Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in New York

Wills are probated so seek probate court in your jurisdiction. However, it is not a requirement. In fact, many wills, trusts and estates attorneys set things up so all the assets of the decedent pass without a will. For instance, a person might pur her house in a trust that slides over to the beneficiary (e.g. all to her daughter who gave her grankids instead of part to her son, who married a non-catholic and a lawyer to boot!). The bank accounts can also be set up to slide over....there are all kinds of ways. Start by calling the probate court Monday and see if a will was filed and how you can get the copy.