Aunt/Uncle/Cousin Cases in New York Surrogate’s Court
If a person dies without a Will, and the closest relatives are aunts, uncles and first cousins, do they inherit in New York?
The answer is YES, but there are some special rules. Aunts, uncles and cousins can inherit if there is nobody in the prior inheritance classes (spouse, kids, parents, siblings, nieces or nephews). Here are just a few of the special rules:
Usually first cousins are not permitted to serve as Administrators of…