Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in New York

probate of wills

is a lawyer necessary to probate a will


Asked on 5/18/09, 12:24 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Walter LeVine Walter D. LeVine, Esq.

Re: probate of wills

In a word - no. Just bring the original Will and an original death certificate to the Surrogate's office. The whole thing should take about 15 minutes. Best is to call ahead and make an appointment, so you do not haver to wait long. You will find most Surrogates very helpful.

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Answered on 5/18/09, 1:49 pm


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