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Death to Distribution: Navigating Probate One Scenario at a Time

Master the essential steps of estate administration and unfreeze assets with confidence.

Created byNYS Academy of Trial Lawyers
BeginnerUpdated Oct 6, 2026
Death to Distribution: Navigating Probate One Scenario at a Time

What You'll Learn

check_circleClassify decedent assets into trust, beneficiary, and probate buckets
check_circleApply the correct procedural steps for appointing a fiduciary in New York
check_circleDraft accurate probate petitions by identifying necessary distributees and beneficiaries
check_circleExecute proper service of process according to current surrogate court rules

About This Course

In this session, we'll walk through the probate process using real-life scenarios, covering key steps from filing to distribution, common pitfalls, and practical tips to navigate court and client challenges.

Attendees will leave with a clear roadmap for guiding clients through probate from start to finish.

The course provides a practical framework for navigating the probate process in New York, focusing on the identification and classification of assets into trusts, beneficiary designations, and probate-bound estates. It details the three primary phases of estate administration, including the appointment of a fiduciary, the management of liabilities, and the final accounting and distribution of assets.

Topics Covered:

  • Asset classification and separation
  • Phases of estate administration
  • Probate petition requirements
  • Distributee identification and heirship
  • Service of process and citation rules
  • Notice of probate procedures
  • Fiduciary appointment and letters testamentary
  • Electronic will filing requirements

Your Instructors

NYS Academy of Trial Lawyers
NYS Academy of Trial Lawyers
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The NYS Academy of Trial Lawyers is the largest statewide trial bar in the US with 5,700+ lawyer and judge members. We are committed to protecting, preserving and enhancing the civil justice system. Our highly acclaimed CLE programming features extraordinary presenters covering the most timely and important topics.

Daniel  R. Miller, Esq.
Daniel R. Miller, Esq.

Managing Partner at Miller & Miller Law Group, PLLC

Daniel is the managing partner at Miller & Miller Law Group, PLLC. He graduated cum laude from the University of Delaware and received his Juris Doctorate from the Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law at Arizona State University. He has spoken at CLE events for the New York State Bar Association, Brooklyn Bar Association, and the Metropolitan Black Bar Association. He is the Chair of the Elder Law Committee for the Brooklyn Bar Association, and on the Executive Committee for the Elder Law Section for the New York State Bar Association. Outside the office, Daniel is kept busy running after his two little daughters and acting as armchair quarterback for the New York Jets.

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