Probate Proceedings in New York: Review of SCPA 1404 Discovery (Part 2)

In New York, the Surrogate's Court hears cases involving the affairs of descendants, including the probate of wills and the administration of estates. In this detailed, two-part course, Hillary Frommer, Counsel at Elman Freiberg, PLLC, and Cheryl L. Katz-Erato, Senior Associate at Cona Elder Law PLLC, will provide participants with a look into the discovery process of potential probate or will contest in New York State Surrogate's Courts.   

In Part 2, there will be two mock, educational 1404 examinations: one of the attorney draftsperson and the other of an attesting witness to the purported will. The mock examinations will be based on a fact pattern provided in Part 1. 

 
Learning Objectives:

1. Discuss strategies and issues that often arise under Surrogate's Court Procedure Act Section 1404

2. Analyze and distinguish two 1404 examinations

3. Identify helpful strategies to utilize in 1404 examinations