Will Disclosure In New York

Summary

In New York, lawyers must maintain client confidentiality and cannot disclose will details unless authorized. Wills should be filed in the Surrogates Court of the deceaseds domicile. If a will is not found, the court can appoint an administrator, usually a close relative, to manage the estate. The estate is distributed according to intestacy laws if no will exists. The process begins with an Administration Proceeding, requiring a death certificate and an estate value estimate. All close relatives are notified.

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In New York:
- Lawyers are bound by client confidentiality and may not disclose information unless authorized.
- After death, wills should be filed in the Surrogate's Court in the county of the deceased's domicile.
- The executor named in the will is responsible for this.
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How would someone know who the executor is if cant find the will
In New York:
- If the will cannot be found, the Surrogate's Court in the county of the deceased's residence can appoint an administrator.
- Typically, a close relative is chosen.
- The court would notify all interested parties of the proceedings.
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In New York:
- If a will is not found, the estate is considered "intestate."
- The court follows the law of intestacy to distribute the estate.
- Usually, the deceased's closest relatives inherit.
- The process starts by filing a petition in Surrogate's Court.
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In New York:
- The petition to start the process is called "Administration Proceeding."
- It's necessary to provide a death certificate and estimate of estate value.
- All closest relatives will be legally notified.
- The court then appoints an administrator.