N.Y. Surr. Ct. Proc. Act § 906

§ 906. Payment of claims by temporary administrator\n At any time after the issuance of letters of temporary administration,\nprocess may issue to a temporary administrator requiring him to show\ncause why he should not pay the petitioner's claim. The court may\ndismiss the petition or direct payment or satisfaction of the claim in\nwhole or in part and may require a refunding bond.\n