Although this term technically refers to the Court proceeding of authenticating a decedent's last will and testament the word "probate" is often vague shorthand for the entire process of estate settlement. New York probate is relatively straightforward.
Administration is roughly analogous to probate, the difference being that the decedent died without a will.
We offer a full range of services to fiduciaries regarding administration of trusts and estates, including preparation of federal and New York estate tax returns, federal and New York fiduciary income tax returns, accountings and more.