INTRODUCTION
The law which governs wills and decedent’s estates is predominantly statutory. While there is a Uniform Probate Code, it has not been adopted by all of the states. Therefore, it is important to check the statutes in the proper jurisdiction before preparing any documents. This research guide will discuss the law of wills and decedent’s estates in New York, and then contain a general discussion on the law of wills and the Uniform Probate Code.
LIBRARY OF CONGRESS – SUBJECT HEADINGS
Estate Planning - - New York
Executors and administrators - - New York (State)
Forms (Law) - - New York State
Future Interests - - United States
Inheritance and transfer tax - - Law and legislation - - New York (State)
Inheritance and transfer tax - - Law and legislation - - United States
Inheritance and transfer tax - - United States
New York (State) Estates, Powers and Trusts Law
New York (State) Surrogate's Court and Procedure Act
Probate Courts - - New York (State)
Probate law and practice - - New York (State)
Probate law and practice - - United States - - States
Trusts and trustees - - New York (State) - - Forms
Trusts and trustees - - United States
Wills - - New York (State)
Wills - - New York (State) - - Forms
Wills - - United States
