Estate Administration
When a loved one dies, their estate needs to be administered appropriately to ensure that the assets go to the proper family members and/or other beneficiaries. The administration is overseen by the Surrogate’s Court for the county in which the decedent lived. If the decedent left a Last Will, the Surrogate’s Court issues Letters Testamentary to the Executor named in the Will, and the Executor follows the Will in making distributions. If the decedent did not have a Last Will, the Surrogate’s Court will appoint an Administrator, and the distribution of the decedent’s estate will be to the decedent’s family members in accordance with New York State law.
What Does an Administrator Do?
The estate administration process can be detailed and complex, depending on the size of the estate and the number of potential heirs, sometimes lasting over a year or more. Our firm will assist you throughout the administration process, including the proceeding in the Surrogate’s Court to have the Executor or Administrator appointed, the collection of the estate assets, the payment of all estate debts and expenses, the filing of all required Tax Returns, and the distribution of assets to the beneficiaries.
Contact the Law Office of Thomas C. Haberlack, P.C.
Estate Administration is vital to ensure that the appropriate heirs get the assets to which they are entitled. If you have any questions about Estate Administration, call the Law Office of Thomas C. Haberlack, P.C. We are centrally located in Garden City. If you are unable to travel, we will come to you. Call our office at 516-804-6377.