{"jurisdiction": "us-ny", "code": "nycrr", "section": "207.25", "citation": "Uniform Rules § 207.25", "heading": "Kinship matters", "text": ["(a) Accounting proceedings. In all kinship matters, whether the hearing be held by the court or referred to a referee, proof must be completed by the party who seeks to establish kinship in an accounting proceeding within one year from the date fixed for a hearing by the court or the date of referral, or the party's objections shall be dismissed and the monies deposited pursuant to CPLR 2601 for the benefit of unknown distributees.", "(b) Administration or withdrawal proceedings. In all kinship matters, whether the hearing be held by the court or referred to a referee, proof must be completed by the party who seeks to establish kinship in an administration proceeding or withdrawal proceeding within six months from the date fixed for a hearing by the court or the date of referral or the petition shall be dismissed, without prejudice."], "official_source": "https://www.nycourts.gov/rules/part-207-uniform-rules-surrogates-court", "from_official_api": true, "plain_english": "This rule sets deadlines for the party trying to **prove kinship** to finish its proof, whether the **court** hears it or a **referee**.\n- **(a)** **Accounting proceedings**: proof **must be completed within 1 year** from the hearing date fixed by the court or the **date of referral**, or the party's **objections shall be dismissed** and the money **deposited under CPLR 2601** for **unknown distributees**. ★\n- **(b)** **Administration or withdrawal proceedings**: proof **must be completed within 6 months** from the hearing date or date of referral, or the **petition shall be dismissed, without prejudice**. ★", "in_force_on": "2026-05-31", "retrieved": "2026-09-27", "url": "https://elyphived.com/us-ny/nycrr/207.25", "publisher": "Elyphived LLC"}