Citation (Wrongful Death) {KIN CWD}

WRONGFUL DEATH CITATION. This form is used in the Surrogate's Court of Kings County, New York for a wrongful death case. In legal terms, a citation is a notice issued by a court, informing a party that a legal action involving them has been initiated. In the context of an estate proceeding, a citation typically informs interested parties, such as heirs, beneficiaries, or creditors, about a hearing or proceeding related to the administration of the deceased person's estate. The citation summons the interested parties to appear before the Surrogate's Court at a specific date and time. It specifies the reasons why the parties are being summoned, including the settlement of the estate proceedings, the compromise and settlement of specific claims, the modification of administrative restrictions, and the allocation and distribution of funds from settlements. www.FormsWorkflow.com