New York State Temporary State Commission on the Modernization, Revision, and Simplification of the Law of Estates Records
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Overview of the Records
Repository
- New York State Archives
222 Madison Avenue
Albany, NY 12230
Summary
- This series consists of the official minutes, correspondence, survey reports, research documents, and legislative documents created by the Temporary Commission on Estates. A substantial portion of the series contains a chronological record of meetings, research documents, and bills introduced in the State Legislature from 1963 to 1966. Another part of the series includes correspondence, recommendations, and reports concerning legislation on estates. Recommendations pertaining to family rights, probate practice, and estate administration are included.
Title
- Temporary State Commission on the Modernization, Revision, and Simplification of the Law of Estates records
Quantity
- 9 cubic feet
Inclusive Dates
Series Number
- A0564
Creator
Scope and Content Note
This series consists of the official minutes, correspondence, survey reports, research documents, and legislative documents created by the Temporary Commission on Estates. A substantial portion of the series contains a chronological record of meetings, research documents, and bills introduced in the Legislature from 1963 to 1966. Another strong part of the series includes correspondence, recommendations, and reports concerning legislation on estates. Recommendations pertaining to family rights, probate practice, and estate administration are included. Copies of the Commission's reports, from 1962 to 1965, are also included.
Related Material
B0628Series B0628, Final Progress Report (1966) of the Temporary State Commission on the Modernization, Revision, and Simplification of the Law of Estates, contains related records.
Other Finding Aids
Folder list is available at the repository.
Processing Information
A0564-78: Box 6 was reunited with the accretion while staff were reviewing previously unidentified records in Fall 2018.
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.