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SCPA 2508 · Article 25. Records and Recording

Filing of will of decedent

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§ 2508. Filing of will of decedent. The court of any county may receive and file the will of any decedent domiciled in that county at the date of death which any person shall deliver, without payment of fee. A record of the receipt and filing thereof shall be made by the clerk and the will shall remain on file subject to the further order of the court.

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Law content up to date as of September 18, 2026, as published by the New York State Senate (Open Legislation)
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https://legislation.nysenate.gov/pdf/laws/SCP2508
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