A power of attorney (POA) for a real estate closing is permissible if not all parties can make it to the settlement table, but is not to be used as a matter of convenience. A POA is written authorization to act in a legal capacity on another's behalf, in certain circumstances, which are laid out in the document.
A POA validly executed prior to the law that goes into effect on June 13, 2021, will be grandfathered and enforceable under the new law provisions. The POA form executed on or after June 13, 2021, must substantially conform rather than contain the exact wording of section 5-1513 of the General Obligations Law.
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.
How to Submit a Claim A copy of the death certificate. Proof of Address or Ownership connecting the owner to the address or funds. Letters of Authority (Testamentary/Administration) issued by the court certifying your appointment, dated within the last six months, or a Small Estates Affidavit and Table of Heirs.
If you have been named as a beneficiary in a will, it is important to recognize how long you have to declare your inheritance. 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.
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.
The person who performs this work is a fiduciary of the estate, also known as an administrator or executor. In New York, creditors have a maximum of seven months to file claims against an estate.
CLOSING THE ESTATE: FORM 207.42 must be prepared and executed by the fiduciary and the attorney and filed after 7 months or by the end of 2 years from the date of fiduciary appointment. RELEASES from all beneficiaries of the estate must be executed and filed at this time, if not already filed.