What You Need to Know About Probate Concerning Estates

When a person dies after preparing a Will it may be necessary to probate or prove the Will.  The Will is the operative instrument that provides for the transfer of the decedent's assets that do not automatically pass to another by means such as the operation of law, i.e. joint ownership.  A proceeding in the New York Surrogate's Court called a probate proceeding must be commenced and completed in which the Court needs to be satisfied that the paper filed as the Will is valid according to the applicable statutes and rules. Probate estates require a lot of attention.

Probate estate proceedings typically require detailed information regarding the decedent's family and assets.  The proceeding may involve issues dealing with proof of kinship, capacity of the decedent, Will contests, undue influence, spousal rights of election and the proper signing of the Will.  At the conclusion of a successful probate proceeding, Letters Testamentary are issued by the Court to the estate Executor who is then authorized to administer the decedent's estate.

I have many years of experience working personally with clients helping them with the probate process including success with Will contests, kinship matters and obtaining Letters Testamentary.  The probate process can be complex.  I can help streamline the procedure.  My practice stands out in its personal attention to client needs.

Please come in to my office for a free consultation and meet with me to discuss your options. To contact my office located in Manhattan call (212) 355-2575. You can also e-mail