About Petition for Ancillary Letters of Administration
To petition the Surrogate's Court for ancillary letters of administration to manage out-of-state real property of a deceased person whose estate is being administered in another jurisdiction.
When you'd use it: When the decedent owned real property in New York but the primary estate administration is occurring in another state, requiring ancillary probate proceedings in New York.
Where to get the official form
Petition for Ancillary Letters of Administration is published through the New Yorkcourts' official forms page. Open it to find and download the current version directly from the court rather than a third-party copy:
Official court source
Open the official New York forms page →
Source: nycourts.gov
Link last checked: June 27, 2026
How to file Petition for Ancillary Letters of Administration in New York
- Step 1 — Confirm you have the correct formUse Petition for Ancillary Letters of Administration (admin_pala) when when the decedent owned real property in New York but the primary estate administration is occurring in another state, requiring ancillary probate proceedings in New York. Double-check it's the right form for your situation — New York probate forms are revised periodically, so verify the name and number against your court's current form list before you start.
- Step 2 — Complete every required fieldFill out Petition for Ancillary Letters of Administration carefully and review it for errors before filing. Probate cases can already take months — a small mistake on the form can set your timeline back further.
- Step 3 — Get it notarized or witnessed if requiredSome probate forms must be signed in front of a notary or witnesses. Check the instructions on the form itself, and arrange notarization before you file if it's required.
- Step 4 — File it with the correct courtSubmit Petition for Ancillary Letters of Administration to the probate court or county clerk handling the estate — usually in the New York county where the deceased lived. Ask the clerk how they prefer to receive filings (in person, by mail, or e-filing).