{"id":91,"date":"2014-02-04T12:17:38","date_gmt":"2014-02-04T17:17:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.nycprobate.com\/probate-blog\/?p=91"},"modified":"2023-05-01T12:22:48","modified_gmt":"2023-05-01T16:22:48","slug":"claims-against-new-york-estate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nycprobate.com\/probate-blog\/claims-against-new-york-estate\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Make a Claim Against the Estate of a New York Decedent"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>A Step-by-Step Guide to Making a Claim Against a New York Estate<\/h2>\n<p>If you are owed money by someone who has passed away in New York, you may be a creditor to their estate. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nycprobate.com\/probate-blog\/what-happens-to-estate-debts\/\">Debts<\/a> can include personal loans, credit card debts, bank loans, unpaid service fees, medical bills, auto loans, and unpaid rent. To make a valid claim against the decedent&#8217;s estate, follow the prescribed legal procedures.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 1: Ensure Timely Presentation of the Claim<\/h3>\n<p>As a creditor, you must present your claim within seven months from the date the Surrogate\u2019s Court issues Letters. Letters are court-issued documents that authorize a fiduciary, such as an executor or administrator, to manage the deceased person&#8217;s estate. These include Letters Testamentary, Letters of Administration, Temporary Letters of Administration, and Preliminary Letters.<\/p>\n<p>Should you fail to present your claim within the seven-month period, the fiduciary will not be liable for any good faith distributions made before you presented your claim. In simpler terms, if the fiduciary distributes all of the estate&#8217;s assets after the seven-month period but before you present your claim, you cannot hold the fiduciary liable.<\/p>\n<p>However, if you submit a valid claim within the allotted time, the fiduciary is liable and may be personally responsible if they distribute the estate&#8217;s assets before the seven-month period ends. The same holds true if you present your claim late but assets remain undistributed in the estate.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 2: Present the Claim in the Correct Format<\/h3>\n<p>Ensure that your claim against a New York decedent&#8217;s estate is in writing, contains a statement of facts in support, and specifies the debt amount. Deliver a copy of the claim to the fiduciary, either in person or through certified mail with return receipt requested. Failing to meet these requirements could make your claim unenforceable in court.<\/p>\n<p>To minimize risk and ensure the proper presentation of your claim, it is advisable to hire <a href=\"https:\/\/nycprobate.com\/\">estate counsel<\/a>. Their expertise will guide you through the process and help you comply with the necessary legal requirements.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, as a creditor to a New York estate, it is crucial to adhere to the prescribed legal procedures for making a claim. Ensure that your claim is timely and follows the proper format. To further safeguard your interests, consider retaining <a href=\"https:\/\/nycprobate.com\/\">estate counsel<\/a> to guide you through the process.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A Step-by-Step Guide to Making a Claim Against a New York Estate If you are owed money by someone who has passed away in New York, you may be a creditor to their estate. Debts can include personal loans, credit card debts, bank loans, unpaid service fees, medical bills, auto loans, and unpaid rent. 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