Decree Appointing Administrator

DECREE APPOINTING ADMINISTRATOR.This is a New York Surrogate’s Court form used in estate proceedings where a decedent has died without a valid will (intestate). This decree appoints an administrator to manage and distribute the decedent’s estate according to New York intestacy laws. The Surrogate issues the decree after confirming that all required parties have been properly cited or have waived citation, and that the petitioner is legally qualified to serve. The document may either approve a bond amount or dispense with the bond requirement depending on the circumstances. Once signed, it authorizes the issuance of Letters of Administration to the appointed representative, empowering them to collect, manage, and distribute the estate assets. www.FormsWorkflow.com