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Rules

  32 posts

  Sep 10, 2024

NY: Do Not Remove Staples From a Will

In New York probate, it is essential to keep the staples intact on...

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  Sep 08, 2024

NY TOD Deed: Exclusively for Individuals

A Transfer on Death deed (TODD) in New York can only be used...

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  Sep 08, 2024

NY TOD Deed: Not for Out-of-State Real Property

A Transfer on Death deed (TODD) in New York does not apply to...

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  Sep 08, 2024

NY TOD Deed: Not for Coops

One significant limitation of a Transfer on Death deed (TODD) in New York...

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  Sep 07, 2024

πŸ”‘ NY: Generally, a Will Cannot Change the Beneficiaries of a Life Insurance Policy

In estate planning, it’s crucial to understand the limitations of a will....

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  Sep 06, 2024

NY: Revoke or Amend Beneficiary Designations Through a Will

Yesterday, in Linda Marynov's Think Tank study group, I learned that...

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  Aug 31, 2024

πŸ”‘ NY: A Will Is Not a Conveyance

Under New York law, a will is not a conveyance. RPL §§ 240(2)...

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  Aug 30, 2024

πŸ”‘ NY: Donee Should Not Notarize Deed

In New York, someone receiving real property as a gift should not notarize the deed because it can create an evidentiary hurdle....

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  Aug 22, 2024

πŸ”‘ NY: Rules for Confession of Judgment Are in CPLR 3218

The rules for a confession of judgment in New York are in CPLR...

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  Aug 22, 2024

πŸ”‘ NY: Turnover Proceeding Is Governed by SCPA 2104

This post explains how SCPA 2104 governs turnover proceedings even though case law states that petitions are made "pursuant to SCPA 2103."...

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  Aug 21, 2024

πŸ”‘ SCPA 201 Provides the General Jurisdiction of the New York Surrogate's Court

Section 201 of New York's Surrogate's Court Procedure Act...

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