Establishes a division of the public administrator within the office of the corporation counsel for the city of New York.

New York A05696 establishes a division of the public administrator within the office of the corporation counsel for the city of New York. The division is tasked with managing estates of deceased individuals who die intestate or testate without a will, or whose property arrives in New York after their death. The director of this division has powers similar to a fiduciary, including the ability to collect and secure personal property, manage real property, and sell assets. The director can also institute inquiries, issue subpoenas, and report deaths and burials.

Establishes a division of the public administrator within the office of the corporation counsel for the city of New York.

New York A05696 establishes a division of the public administrator within the office of the corporation counsel for the city of New York. The division is tasked with managing estates of deceased individuals who die intestate or testate without a will, or whose property arrives in New York after their death. The director of this division has powers similar to a fiduciary, including the ability to collect and secure personal property, manage real property, and sell assets. The director can also institute inquiries, issue subpoenas, and report deaths and burials.