In order to get appointed as the administrator of an estate, you need to file a petition with the surrogate's court in the county where the decedent passed away. This proceeding starts with a petition where you ask the judge to appoint you as the administrator of the estate. This proceeding sometimes requires a court appearance or maybe more than one and ultimately ends with a decree either granting or denying administration. If you need any help with this, feel free to give us a call.