Intestate Administration
If someone dies without a will or trust, the person has died intestate. The distribution of an intestate estate is governed by the law of New York State and is known as intestate administration.
With over seven decades of experience representing clients in Surrogate’s Court, MMKO’s team of lawyers is adept in guiding clients through the administration process including (1) Appointment of the Estate Administrator; (2) marshaling/collecting assets; (3) paying debts/expenses of Decedent; (4) filing and paying estate taxes (5) Determining Heirship; (6) Resolving Disputes; and (6) Accounting and distributing to beneficiaries.
Each of these facets has its own unique requirements, but MMKO is there to assist every step of the way!