Probate and Estate Administration in Islandia, NY

When a person dies, someone usually has to be given legal authority to collect the assets, pay debts, and transfer what is left. In New York, that process runs through Surrogate’s Court. If there is a will, the proceeding is called probate. After the will is admitted to probate, an eligible executor named in the will who appears and qualifies is entitled to letters testamentary. If there is no will, the proceeding is called administration, and the court may appoint an administrator.

Jordan M. Endler, principal of Jordan M. Endler, P.C. in Islandia, New York, handles probate and administration of estates for Long Island families. The office is at 1601 Veterans Memorial Highway, Suite 430, Islandia, NY 11749.

The work typically includes preparing and filing the petition, giving required notice to the people who must be informed, and, once the court has issued letters, helping the executor or administrator gather assets, deal with creditors, and make distributions. Not every estate follows the same path. Some assets pass outside the court file, such as jointly owned property, accounts with a beneficiary designation, or property already held in a funded trust. Other estates, including those with a house in the decedent’s name alone, generally need a formal proceeding.

How long a matter takes, and what it costs, depends on the assets, the family, and whether anyone objects. No particular timeline or result can be promised. If you are planning ahead and want to reduce the chance that a particular asset will have to go through probate, that is an estate planning and trusts and estates discussion, not a guarantee.

To talk about a probate or administration matter, call (631) 896-2211 or email Endlerlaw@gmail.com. Jordan takes calls in the evenings and on weekends. You can also contact the office through this website.

This page is general information about New York law and the work of Jordan M. Endler, P.C. It is not legal advice and does not create an attorney-client relationship. Please contact the office to discuss your own situation.

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Jordan M. Endler, P.C.
1601 Veterans Memorial Highway, Suite 430
Islandia, NY 11749
(631) 896-2211
Endlerlaw@gmail.com