Erie County Probate Court
Determine Heirship |
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Whenever property passes by the laws of intestate succession, or under a
will to a beneficiary not named in such will, proceedings may be filed
to determine the persons entitled to such property. The surviving spouse
and heirs of the decedent including those whose names are unknown shall
be made party defendants. After service of summons and hearing if all
parties do not sign waivers, the court will find and adjudge who are or
were the heirs or next of kin of the decedent, and entitled by the laws
of this state to inherit the estate of the deceased, or the devisees or
legatees named or unnamed in the will.
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