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When Must a Spouse Exercise a Right of Election?

20 September 2017 No Comment

Under New York law, an election notice must be filed in Surrogate’s Ct within six months from the issuance of letters testamentary or letters of administration, but not later than two years after the decedent’s date of death. Written notice must be served by mail upon decedent’s personal representative.

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