N.Y. SCP Law § 1419
This is the official text of N.Y. SCP Law § 1419, part of New York’s SCP Law — part of the compiled statutory law of New York, published by the state as "SCP Law." Browse the sections below, each linked to its official government source.
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Process; renunciation or exclusion of persons having prior or equal right Every eligible person having a right to letters of administrati...
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§ 1419. Process; renunciation or exclusion of persons having prior or\nequal right\n Every eligible person having a right to letters of administration with\nthe will annexed prior or equal to that of the petitioner including an\ninfant, incompetent or conservatee whose guardian, committee or\nconservator would be entitled to letters, and who has not renounced,\nmust be served. The proceedings upon the application are the same as\nupon an application for administration upon the estate of an intestate.\nThe court may dispense with the issuance and service of process upon\nnon-domiciliaries.\n
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