When probating a will in New York County Surrogate’s Court, you’ll need to file the original will and a certified copy of the death certificate with the Probate Department. But how do you file these documents in the age of
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Surrogate Thompson Suspended. Acting Surrogate to be Named: NYLJ
Kings County Surrogate Harriet L. Thompson was suspended on Friday, according to the New York Law Journal.
An acting surrogate will be named to handle the caseload, Lucian Chalfe, the Director of Public Information for the New York State…
WebSurrogate is Back
WebSurrogate, the online document retrieval service for Surrogate’s Courts, relaunched.
The website was originally launched in the spring and quickly taken offline.
According to its website, “WebSurrogate provides information on estate proceedings and other filings within New York State…
Surrogate Thompson Begins Issuing Citations Again
Kings County Surrogate Harriet L. Thompson is once again issuing citations, according to an announcement from Surrogate Thompson’s chambers posted by the New York Law Journal.
The Kings County Surrogate’s Court Accounting Department also confirmed that Surrogate Thompson is once…
Instructions for Filing Commission to Guardian in New York County
I recently received written instructions from the New York County Clerk for filing a Commission. The entire process is in-person.
Can a Guardian Force Their Ward to Take Psychiatric Medication?
A guardian in New York cannot force a person to take psychiatric medication against their will unless very strict legal processes are followed, which includes approval from a judge.
This post discusses how to legally compel a person to take…
Webinar to Explore Ethical Considerations in Petitioning for an Article 81 Guardian in New York
The Coalition to Assist Limited Capacity New Yorkers will present a three-part series of webinar panel discussions on navigating the ethical challenges that arise in the practice of Mental Hygiene Article 81 guardianship cases.
The first webinar, which will…
New York County Surrogate’s Court: Decree Requirements When Probating Duplicate Original Wills
New York County Surrogate’s Court has special requirements when probating duplicate original wills.
The proposed decree must include the text of the entire will(s). A sample decree provided to me by the New York County Surrogate’s Court looks like this:…
Queens County Continues to Experience Processing Delays
The Queens County Surrogate’s Court continues to require more time than usual to review submissions, advising E-Filers that it will take up to eight weeks to review documents. I recently E-Filed a Petition for Administration in Queens and received the…
How to Register an Out-of-State Guardianship in New York
If you’ve been appointed a guardian or conservator in a state other than New York, but are seeking to exercise your powers as guardian in New York State, you’ll need to register various papers in New York first (unless you…