Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in New York

Re: In New York City - Will Process

There is no statute of limitation for submitting a Will for probate but you will be unable to claim any of the estate assets of the decedent until this is done.

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Re: In New York City - Will Process

The Executor named in the Will must submit the Will to the Surrogate's Court for Probate. This process, generally performed by an attorney, includes mailing Notices of Probate to all persons who would be heirs to the estate if there were no Will.

Once the Surrogate has issued Letters Testamentary to the Executor the Estate may be distributed in accordance with the Will.

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