SCPA 2103 Proceedings in New York: Addressing the Abuse of Power
SCPA 2103 proceedings provide a powerful mechanism for executors and administrators to discover information and recover estate assets. Unfortunately, this provision of the Surrogate's Court Procedure Act is also notorious for being susceptible to abuse, with some parties using it as a means to carry out "fishing expeditions" without a legitimate legal basis. In this article, we will explore the abuse of SCPA 2103 proceedings in New York, the challenges it poses, and the measures being taken to curb such abuse.