New York Probate Lawyer
Dealing with the death of a loved one is an unwelcomed task, but it does happen and most of us, unfortunately, will have to deal with this type of situation at least once in our lifetime. For this reason, a New York Probate Lawyer from Stephen Bilkis & Associates has prepared the following important message to help you get through this difficult time.
For family and friends of the deceased, grief is often quickly trumped by the overwhelming responsibility of determining heirs, distributing assets and paying creditors. This process that occurs after a loved one has passes is known as Probate. If the deceased individual had a Will, then the New York Probate Lawyer will present the Will for probate, if no Will exists, the Probate Lawyer will present the Will for administration. There is no denying the benefit of having a skilled Probate Lawyer to help guide you through this often time challenging process. In the case of there being a Will, the estates executor will be responsible for distribution of assets and the management of the estate. If a Will does not exist, a personal representative will file a petition with the court in New York. At this point, the court will appoint an administrator to the estate, often a relative or other loved one.
A Probate Lawyer for the estate will file a probate petition or administration petition in a New York City Court. The probate of an estate is handled by a court located in the same New York County where the deceased individual lived at the time of his or her death. If the county is too small to have its own Probate Court, there may be a court in a neighboring county that will have jurisdiction. Probate courts are referred to as Surrogates Court in New York. Please speak with a New York Probate Lawyer to decide the appropriate plan of action when dealing with the Surrogates Court.
After the Probate Lawyer files the appropriate petition, the Surrogates Court has right to give the estates administrator the power to distribute the assets and pay debts. Assets can include everything but “real” property, such as money, stocks and bonds, insurance policies, investment assets, vehicles, jewelry, artwork, clothing and personal items. The estates administrator has the power to distribute property, land and buildings that are located in New York. The Surrogates Court does not have jurisdiction over property located in another state.
At Stephen Bilkis & Associates, each Probate Lawyer has spent years advocating people in New York’s Surrogates Court. Each Probate Lawyer from our office has a keen understanding of the New York Court system and will work tirelessly to help you through every step of the Probate process.
If you need assistance with a Will or have other Probate Lawyer needs, take advantage of our free consultation with a seasoned New York Probate Lawyer. Call us at 1-800-NY-NY-LAW (1-800-696-9529) or contact us online to schedule an appointment today. We are located throughout New York City including Manhattan, Queens, Brooklyn, the Bronx, Staten Island, Westchester County and Long Island (Nassau County and Suffolk Counties). Call a New York Probate Lawyer now, Stephen Bilkis & Associates at 1-800-NY-NY-LAW (1-800-696-9529). We are available 24/7. Again, our number is 1-800-NY-NY-LAW (1-800-696-9529), contact us today!
For family and friends of the deceased, grief is often quickly trumped by the overwhelming responsibility of determining heirs, distributing assets and paying creditors. This process that occurs after a loved one has passes is known as Probate. If the deceased individual had a Will, then the New York Probate Lawyer will present the Will for probate, if no Will exists, the Probate Lawyer will present the Will for administration. There is no denying the benefit of having a skilled Probate Lawyer to help guide you through this often time challenging process. In the case of there being a Will, the estates executor will be responsible for distribution of assets and the management of the estate. If a Will does not exist, a personal representative will file a petition with the court in New York. At this point, the court will appoint an administrator to the estate, often a relative or other loved one.
A Probate Lawyer for the estate will file a probate petition or administration petition in a New York City Court. The probate of an estate is handled by a court located in the same New York County where the deceased individual lived at the time of his or her death. If the county is too small to have its own Probate Court, there may be a court in a neighboring county that will have jurisdiction. Probate courts are referred to as Surrogates Court in New York. Please speak with a New York Probate Lawyer to decide the appropriate plan of action when dealing with the Surrogates Court.
After the Probate Lawyer files the appropriate petition, the Surrogates Court has right to give the estates administrator the power to distribute the assets and pay debts. Assets can include everything but “real” property, such as money, stocks and bonds, insurance policies, investment assets, vehicles, jewelry, artwork, clothing and personal items. The estates administrator has the power to distribute property, land and buildings that are located in New York. The Surrogates Court does not have jurisdiction over property located in another state.
At Stephen Bilkis & Associates, each Probate Lawyer has spent years advocating people in New York’s Surrogates Court. Each Probate Lawyer from our office has a keen understanding of the New York Court system and will work tirelessly to help you through every step of the Probate process.
If you need assistance with a Will or have other Probate Lawyer needs, take advantage of our free consultation with a seasoned New York Probate Lawyer. Call us at 1-800-NY-NY-LAW (1-800-696-9529) or contact us online to schedule an appointment today. We are located throughout New York City including Manhattan, Queens, Brooklyn, the Bronx, Staten Island, Westchester County and Long Island (Nassau County and Suffolk Counties). Call a New York Probate Lawyer now, Stephen Bilkis & Associates at 1-800-NY-NY-LAW (1-800-696-9529). We are available 24/7. Again, our number is 1-800-NY-NY-LAW (1-800-696-9529), contact us today!