About Voluntary Administration Checklist
Provides a checklist to guide parties through the voluntary administration process for small estates in New York Surrogate's Court.
When you'd use it: When administering a small estate in New York and seeking guidance on required steps and documentation for the voluntary administration procedure.
Where to get the official form
Voluntary Administration Checklist 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
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Source: nycourts.gov
Link last checked: June 27, 2026
How to file Voluntary Administration Checklist in New York
- Step 1 — Confirm you have the correct formUse Voluntary Administration Checklist (v-chklst-frm) when when administering a small estate in New York and seeking guidance on required steps and documentation for the voluntary administration procedure. 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 Voluntary Administration Checklist 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 Voluntary Administration Checklist 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).