Once a creditor becomes aware of a decedent's death, they must send a written notice of claim. The claim should set forth the amount owed and the particular facts out of which the claim arises.
Generally speaking, the time limit for a person or family member to claim an inheritance in New York State is two years from the date of the decedent's death. There are exceptions the place the statute of boundaries might also be longer or shorter depending on the circumstances.
The Statute of Limitations under NY law provides a 3-year time limit on settling an Estate within New York.
A New York Estate is Not a Legal Entity and Cannot Be Sued. After the death of an individual, the usual course is to proceed to have a fiduciary appointed to represent the decedent's estate.
In New York, creditors have a maximum of seven months to file claims against an estate. If you have questions related to this aspect of estate administration, Jules Haas is a seasoned New York City estate litigation attorney who may be able to assist you.
New York state law does not have a specific time limit for settling an estate. The time frame varies depending on the size of the estate and the complexity of the situation.
Finally, if you know you're supposed to probate the will and you fail to do it, you can be held personally liable for resulting expenses incurred by the estate and any financial impacts to the deceased's heirs.
Only an estate valued over $50,000 must be probated when there is a will. The court has a “small estate proceeding” when the estate is below $50,000. An estate without a will is “administered,” not probated.