The time to file a wrongful death claim in New York is two years. In order to bring a claim for wrongful death, you need to be appointed the estate administrator or the executor of the will by the Surrogate Court before bringing the claim. It’s really important that to fire a claim, you get your ducks in a row from the Surrogate Court standpoint. If you were impacted by a wrongful death in New York please contact Lever & Ecker. We are standing by, ready to assist
How Long Does Someone Have to File a Wrongful Death Claim in New York?
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