Address: 4121 18th Avenue 2nd fl Brooklyn, NY 11218 Phone: 718-701-6518 Website: www.morganlegalny.com Hours: 24h Payment: cash, all credit cards, check Category: Last Will And Testament Lawyer, Lawyer, Law Firm Description: Upon the death of a testator, the will needs to be filed in the New York Surrogate Court and in the county where the decedent lived. The original last will is to be accompanied by a petition for letters testamentary. The executor or his attorney file probate and furnishes the court with information about heirs and beneficiaries. Heirs and beneficiaries need to be notified of the ongoing probate proceeding. A probate proves the validity of a will and in some cases, there is a will contest. It is advisable for one to seek legal advice before contesting a will as the process is costly and there may also be consequences. A “no contest” clause seeks to deter parties from challenging the will and gives the consequences if one does, and lose