Colorful miniature houses on stacks of coinsDefinition of PECUNIARY: (adjective) / of or relating to money

In estate law, a pecuniary interest refers to one’s interest in an estate that relates to money. Likewise, a pecuniary loss refers to a loss that can be measured in terms of money. These terms are commonly used in probate proceedings and interpreted by a probate attorney when advising clients on estate distributions or financial claims.

Daniel R. Antonelli
Representing trust & estate clients with an emphasis on estate litigation in the New York City Metro Area.