Equitable conversion is a powerful doctrine—but it is also a limited one. When a will mandates the sale of real property, New York treats the property as personalty from the moment of death. That classification has important consequences, but it does not eliminate all claims or liabilities associated with the property.
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- Real Property
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Hani Sarji
New York lawyer who cares about people, is fascinated by technology, and is writing his next book, Estate of Confusion: New York.
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