Probate and Administration of Decedents’ Estates, 2024-25 (eBook)

Contents at a Glance

Jurisdiction of the Surrogate’s Court / E-Filing / Funeral Arrangements and Other Pre-Probate or Pre-Administration Activity / Probate Proceedings / Voluntary Administration / Administration Proceedings / Record Keeping / Marshaling Assets of Decedent’s Estate / Preparation of Inventory / Tax Returns / Payment of Debts and Expenses / Making Distributions of Estate Assets / Commissions and Attorney Fees / Fiduciary’s Account of Acts and Proceedings

Product Description

Part of the New York Lawyers’ Practical Skills Series (PSS)

PC: 419625/419625E (PSS)

Probate and Administration of Decedents' Estates is a practical guide for an attorney who represents a petitioner in a probate or administration proceeding. Although other subjects are discussed, this practice guide focuses on an estate that is not subject to federal estate taxation.

The authors, experienced trusts and estates practitioners, provide a step-by-step guide for handling a basic probate proceeding and for completing the appropriate tax-related forms. Numerous practice guides are included, making this a useful reference for anyone becoming involved in this area of practice. This latest edition updates case and statutory references, making Probate and Administration of Decedents' Estates an excellent resource for any trusts and estates library.

This practice guide also includes a set of Downloadable Forms. The 2024-2025 release is current through the 2024 legislative session.

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