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
1 Answer from Attorneys
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.
Answered on 2/04/08, 7:35 am