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If the asset itself is jointly owned or has a named beneficiary, then it can pass directly to the beneficiary and does not count toward the total value of the estate. These non-probate assets include life insurance policies, IRAs, U.S. savings bonds, and jointly held bank accounts.
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.
Assuming that no one is contesting the will or challenging the appointment of the executor, and assuming all of the decedents next of kin (called distributees) can be found and will sign a waiver of process and consent to probate, you can expect to pay $3,000- $3,500 in legal fees to have the will admitted to probate.
A probate attorney is not required under New York law, but legal assistance can save time and effort by ensuring that paperwork is completed properly and everyone with an interest in the estate receives the required notifications.
ing to New York state law, all estates worth over $50,000 are subject to go through probate. However, there are some instances where certain assets like: Insurance policies, joint accounts, assets in a living trust, assets held in joint tenancy are all not subject to probate in New York.
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Related Q&A to Probate Law

When a New York domiciliary dies (decedent) having a Last Will and Testament (testate), Probate is the process in which: (1) a Will is proved to the satisfaction of the Court to be the valid Last Will and Testament of the decedent, (2) the person named in the Will as Executor (fiduciary) is appointed to carry out
The seven ways to probate or administer a New York estate yourself (DIY) without a New York lawyer, including free forms, are: Small Estate Affidavit. Safe Deposit Box Petition Program. New York MV -349,1. New York DMV. SCPA 1310 Affidavit. Refund Due to a Deceased Taxpayer. Cash Saving Bonds Without Probate.
Any property left in a persons residence, including furniture, cars, clothing, art, jewelry, valuables, and other belongings that have not been disposed of through testamentary instruments (such as a trust) or passed on through a survivorship right, will have to be included in probate.

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