Claims deadline
Creditor claim period
7 months from date letters FIRST issued to any fiduciary (incl. temporary administrator / preliminary executor)
N.Y. SCPA § 1802
Verified Jun 14, 2026 · Next review by Jun 1, 2027
New York · Probate administration
New York Probate Creditor Deadlines and Small-Estate Rules
7 months from date letters FIRST issued to any fiduciary (incl. temporary administrator / preliminary executor)
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Three administration rules to check first
Creditor timing, notice procedure, and simplified-estate eligibility are state-specific. These source-linked rules are a starting point for the administration plan.
Procedure threshold
Small-estate procedure
New York voluntary administration under Article 13 is available for small estates valued at $50,000 or less. New York Courts guidance describes the procedure as covering assets in the decedent's name alone and not authorizing sale or transfer of real property.
N.Y. SCPA Article 13; New York Courts, Small Estates - Voluntary Administration Checklist.
Verified Jul 3, 2026 · Next review by Jul 3, 2027
Publication and service
Notice to creditors
New York creditor claims must be presented in writing to the fiduciary personally or by certified mail, return receipt requested, unless presented to the court clerk when the fiduciary cannot be found or served after due diligence. The seven-month SCPA 1802 period from first letters protects the fiduciary from personal chargeability for good-faith payments and distributions made before a late-presented claim.
N.Y. SCPA §§ 1802-1803.
Verified Jul 3, 2026 · Next review by Jul 3, 2027
What changes the answer
The statewide rule is the starting point
- Date and type of appointmentLetters, qualification, and the form of administration can change the trigger.
- Known versus unknown creditorsPublication and direct notice may create different duties and deadlines.
- Property included in the thresholdExempt property, real estate, and nonprobate assets may be treated differently.
- Local court procedureForms, publication practice, hearing calendars, and closing requirements can be county-specific.
For probate attorneys
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This page reports source-linked state rules and review dates. It does not calculate a deadline, determine eligibility, select a procedure, value a claim, or apply law to an individual situation. Verify the cited authority, local procedure, and current law before relying on a rule.