New York (NY) · Timeline
New York probate timeline
Most New York probates run on a similar arc. The court calendar, creditor notice period, and any contested matters drive the bulk of the schedule. Here is what to plan for.
Typical arc
Uncontested probates often run nine to fifteen months. New York City boroughs and contested matters can take substantially longer.
What drives the schedule
Surrogate's Court calendar in the filing county.
Whether all distributees can be located and served.
Will contests, accounting objections, and real estate.
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