Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in New York

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What are the consequences of not signing a waiver of process or appearing at court if one is not named as a beneficiary in a will? Is there a chance of incurring costs even if one is not a beneficiary. What are surrogate court procedures in ny.


Asked on 2/04/08, 12:45 am

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Michael Markowitz Michael A. Markowitz, PC

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Q. What are the consequences of not signing a waiver of process or appearing at court if one is not named as a beneficiary in a will?

A. You are consenting to the will.

Q. Is there a chance of incurring costs even if one is not a beneficiary.

A. No.

Q. What are surrogate court procedures in ny.

A. the Surrogate Court procedures may be found in the Surrogate Court Procedures Act. A copy of the law may be found in the statutes, usually located in your local library.

Mike.

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Answered on 2/04/08, 7:35 am


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