Surrogate-P-14 Petition for Successor Letters Testamentary

Where to get the official form

Surrogate-P-14 Petition for Successor Letters Testamentary 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:

How to file Surrogate-P-14 Petition for Successor Letters Testamentary in New York

1. Step 1 — Confirm you have the correct formUse Surrogate-P-14 Petition for Successor Letters Testamentary (Surrogate-P-14) when when an executor named in a will dies, resigns, is removed, or becomes incapable of serving, and a successor executor needs to be appointed. 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.
2. Step 2 — Complete every required fieldFill out Surrogate-P-14 Petition for Successor Letters Testamentary 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.
3. 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.
4. Step 4 — File it with the correct courtSubmit Surrogate-P-14 Petition for Successor Letters Testamentary 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).