SCPA 1007 · Article 10. Intestate Administration
Administration de bonis non
Text — Law content up to date as of September 18, 2026, as published by the New York State Senate (Open Legislation)
§ 1007. Administration de bonis non
1. When the office of administrator becomes vacant for any reason the court may grant letters of administration de bonis non to one or more eligible persons and the proceedings to procure such letters shall be the same as upon an application for original letters of administration.
2. Where the estate has been partially administered by the former fiduciary the court may fix the penalty of the bond in a sum not less than the value of the assets of the estate remaining unadministered.
3. The court may refuse to issue letters of administration de bonis non where distribution of the estate is possible pursuant to the provisions of 2207.
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