File a Will
How long do you have to file a will after a person dies in New York State?
Asked on 5/07/04, 11:43 am
2 Answers from Attorneys
Anthony Park
Anthony S. Park, PLLC
Re: File a Will
There is no deadline or statute of limitation. File as soon as possible. If it's been a long time, the Surrogate's court may require a written explanation.
Answered on 5/07/04, 11:54 am
Walter LeVine
Walter D. LeVine, Esq.
Re: File a Will
ANY TIME AFTER 2 WEEKS FOLLOWING THE DATE OF DEATH. THERE IS NO LIMTATION PERIOD ON WHEN IT CAN BE FILED, BUT THE LONGER YOU DELAY MAY REQUIRE THAT YOU EXPLAIN WHY YOU WAITED SO LONG.
Answered on 5/07/04, 1:15 pm
