Contested Probate and Will Contests in New York
Legal grounds for contesting a will in New York, including lack of testamentary capacity, undue influence, fraud, and improper execution. Information on SCPA 1404 and 1410 proceedings, discovery, burden of proof, and settlement in Westchester County.
Read Article →Estate Accounting in New York Surrogate's Court
Complete guide to estate accounting requirements in New York, including SCPA 2208-2210 rules, voluntary and compulsory accountings, filing procedures, objections, fiduciary commissions, and Westchester County practices.
Read Article →Kinship Hearings in New York: Proving Your Right to Inherit
Guide to kinship proceedings in New York Surrogate's Court, including SCPA 2225, burden of proof, genetic testing, documentary evidence, role of the public administrator, and Westchester County procedures.
Read Article →Westchester County Surrogate's Court: A Complete Guide
Everything you need to know about the Westchester County Surrogate's Court, including location, filing procedures, e-filing requirements, calendars, and the types of proceedings handled.
Read Article →Wrongful Death Claims and Surrogate's Court in New York
Guide to wrongful death claims under EPTL 5-4.1 through 5-4.6, statute of limitations, damages, role of personal representative, distribution of proceeds, venue in Westchester County, and relationship to estate administration.
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