New York law provides a surviving spouse with a “Right of Election” to take the greater of $50,000 or one-third of the net share of the deceased spouse's estate. The Right of Election must be exercised within six months from the date of letters of testamentary were issued to the Executor. It must be filed no later than two years after the date of death.

Our Bronx probate lawyer Bryan J. Hutchinson will fight to get your elective share of the property you deserve. Call (718) 671-0900 for a confidential consultation.