N.Y. Estates, Powers & Trusts Law § 11-1.3: Power and duty of executor before probate

§ 11-1.3 Power and duty of executor before probate

An executor named in a will has no power to dispose of any part of the

estate of the testator before letters testamentary or preliminary

letters testamentary are granted, except to pay reasonable funeral

expenses, nor to interfere with such estate in any manner other than to

take such action as is necessary to preserve it.