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01. Start with a blank Online Probate Form
Open the blank document in the editor, set the document view, and add extra pages if applicable.
02. Add and configure fillable fields
Use the top toolbar to insert fields like text and signature boxes, radio buttons, checkboxes, and more. Assign users to fields.
03. Distribute your form
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Begin by signing up for a free DocHub account using any offered sign-up method. Simply log in if you already have one.

Step 2: Register for a free 30-day trial.

Try out the whole suite of DocHub's advanced tools by registering for a free 30-day trial of the Pro plan and proceed to craft your Online Probate Form.

Step 3: Add a new blank document.

In your dashboard, click the New Document button > scroll down and hit Create Blank Document. You will be redirected to the editor.

Step 4: Arrange the view of the document.

Utilize the Page Controls icon marked by the arrow to switch between different page views and layouts for more convenience.

Step 5: Start inserting fields to create the dynamic Online Probate Form.

Use the top toolbar to place document fields. Insert and arrange text boxes, the signature block (if applicable), insert images, etc.

Step 6: Prepare and customize the added fields.

Arrange the fields you added based on your desired layout. Adjust the size, font, and alignment to make sure the form is easy to use and polished.

Step 7: Finalize and share your form.

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In New York state, a will only has to be submitted to probate if the decedents remaining assets are worth $30,000 or more. Such assets do not include any property or funds that transferred via pay on death accounts, in trust for (ITF) accounts, or joint ownership, as these automatically bypass the probate process.
A Petition for Probate must be filed in the county that the deceased resided at the date of death. The petition must be filed with the original last will and testament, death certificate, and court filing fee. Additional supporting documents and affidavits may be required depending on the circumstances.
While the threshold for probate in NY is $50,000, in reality, the probate process is influenced by many things, and the estates total value is just one of them. Whether or not your estate actually goes through probate will also depend on the type of assets held within the estate and how they were owned.
WebSurrogate provides information on estate proceedings and other filings within New York State Surrogates Courts. WebSurrogate is a free service that allows you to search files, retrieve documents, and view historical records that are considered to be public information.
Only an estate valued over $30,000 must be probated when there is a will. The court has a small estate proceeding when the estate is below $30,000. An estate without a will is administered, not probated.
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While the probate process in New York typically takes between 9-18 months, it can take longer or shorter depending on a variety of factors.
Filing the probate petition. The executor must file the original will and a certified copy of the death certificate with the probate petition and other supporting documents in the Surrogates Court of the county where the deceased person lived. There is a filing fee based on the size of the estate.

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