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Probate, Estate & Trust Administration<\/span><\/h3>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row el_class=”contact-content”][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner el_class=”Contact-pageform”][vc_column_text]\n

New York Probate and Estate Administration Lawyer<\/h2>\n

If you need help settling your loved one\u2019s estate, please contact<\/a> the Law & Mediation Office of Bracha Etengoff. We will represent you in court and ensure the correct distribution of assets.<\/p>\n

Administrating an estate can be an overwhelming and stressful experience. You\u2019re coping with the death of a family member while trying to pay off debts, transfer property, and sell assets. Complications often arise, such as when assets are complex, the person died without a will<\/a>, or the will is contested.<\/p>\n

At the Law & Mediation Office of Bracha Etengoff, you will receive personalized attention from an experienced and trusted New York probate and estate administration lawyer. Our attorney will guide you through every step and protect your interests.<\/p>\n

Call the Law & Mediation Office of Bracha Etengoff today for your initial consultation at (347) 640-0993<\/a>. We can meet with you by video or at a location most convenient for you, whether it\u2019s our Manhattan or Long Island office, or your home or office.<\/p>\n

Probate and Administration Proceedings<\/h2>\n

If a person died in New York State and had a will naming you as executor, you typically file the original will, certified death certificate, and a probate petition with the Surrogate\u2019s Court in the county in which they lived. The court will grant you letters testamentary, authorizing you to act on behalf of the estate. Your responsibilities will include paying debts and expenses, distributing the assets, and settling the remainder of the estate.<\/p>\n

However, if your family member dies without a will, you must file an administration petition instead, along with a certified death certificate and a copy of the paid funeral bill. The court will determine whether you can serve as administrator of the estate. Often the administrator is a spouse or child. The parents, siblings, or others with an interest in the estate may be eligible too. If you qualify, the court will issue letters of administration, giving you similar powers as an executor.<\/p>\n

A family tree affidavit or other documents may also be required, depending on who the surviving relatives are, which county the court is in, and many other factors.<\/p>\n

Probating a Will in New York<\/h2>\n

When you’re a surviving family member, you must go through probate before settling the estate. Probate is the legal process of a court reviewing and validating a person’s will before it appoints an executor. In New York, the judge is called a Surrogate, and is responsible for overseeing the procedure and protecting the rights of everyone with interests in the estate.<\/p>\n

A valid will requires multiple elements, such as:<\/p>\n