Frequently Asked Questions

An uncontested probate typically takes several months from filing to letters. The full administration usually runs seven months to a year because creditors have seven months to present claims.

Estates whose personal property is under the statutory threshold (currently $50,000, excluding real estate) can use a simplified voluntary administration proceeding under SCPA Article 13.

Yes. SCPA 2307 sets a sliding scale commission based on the value of the estate. Attorneys' fees are separate and paid from the estate subject to court review.

No, but local experience matters. Each Surrogate's Court has its own practices, and Kings County is one of the busiest in the state.