{"jurisdiction": "us-ny", "code": "nycrr", "section": "207.28", "citation": "Uniform Rules § 207.28", "heading": "Examination of attesting witnesses, accountants and adverse parties or witnesses", "text": ["(a) All examinations of attesting witnesses, accountants and adverse parties or witnesses should be conducted on reasonable notice to all attorneys, guardians ad litem and parties entitled under SCPA 302(3). Unless the court otherwise directs, all examinations pursuant to SCPA 1404, 2102, 2103, 2104 and 2211 shall be held at the court-house.", "(b) Unless the court permits, such examinations shall not be conducted until jurisdiction has been obtained over all necessary parties to the proceeding and, where necessary, guardians ad litem have been appointed and qualified."], "official_source": "https://www.nycourts.gov/rules/part-207-uniform-rules-surrogates-court", "from_official_api": true, "plain_english": "This rule sets notice, place and timing for examining **attesting witnesses, accountants and adverse parties or witnesses**.\n- **(a)** These examinations **should** be held on **reasonable notice** to all **attorneys**, **guardians ad litem** and parties entitled under **SCPA 302(3)**. Unless the court directs otherwise, examinations under **SCPA 1404, 2102, 2103, 2104 and 2211** **shall be held at the courthouse**. ★\n- **(b)** Unless the court permits, they **may not be held until jurisdiction is obtained over all necessary parties** and, where necessary, **guardians ad litem are appointed and qualified**. ★", "in_force_on": "2026-05-31", "retrieved": "2026-09-27", "url": "https://elyphived.com/us-ny/nycrr/207.28", "publisher": "Elyphived LLC"}