Richmond County Surrogate’s Court requires that a petition to extend the time to file a renunciation pursuant to EPTL §… Read more
Category: Secret Rules
Queens: Certified mail, not “nail and mail”, required for substitute service on first request
The Queens County Surrogate’s Court does not require “nail and mail” as an initial means of substitute service upon New… Read more
Queens Surrogate’s Court Requires Nomination of Successor Trustee
In a recent proceeding commenced by my client to appoint a successor trustee of an inter vivos trust, the Queens County Surrogate’s Court required the nomination of a specific person or entity to serve as successor. The Court declined to appoint a successor itself.
Filing Original Will and Death Certificate in New York County Surrogate’s Court
When probating a will in New York County Surrogate’s Court, you’ll need to file the original will and a certified… Read more
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… Read more
Kings County Signature and Verification Requirements for Petitions Change
Kings County Surrogate’s Court now allows attorneys to verify petitions on behalf of their clients where the client is not… Read more
Surrogate Thompson Requires Working Copies in E-Filed Cases
I have been advised by the Kings County Surrogate’s Court Clerk that Surrogate Harriet L. Thompson requires working copies in… Read more
Kings County Petitions for a Compulsory Accounting Cannot Include a Request for Additional Relief
The Kings County Surrogate’s Court prohibits petitioners from stating “any further relief requested” in the form JA-10 (1/2004) Petition for… Read more