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Jan 07, 2026

🔑 Executor’s Power of Sale and a Specific Devise (Analyzing a 2023 NY Surrogate’s Ct. Decision)

Public Preview This post discusses a 2023 New York Surrogate’s Court decision...

Jan 06, 2026

Chapter Amendments in New York: The 5-Step Process

A "chapter amendment" is what New York uses when it wants...

Jan 06, 2026

Chapter Amendment vs. Veto in New York

A chapter amendment and a veto operate at different moments and serve different...

Jan 06, 2026

Why Does New York Use Chapter Amendments?

Chapter amendments exist because New York lawmaking is rigid once a bill is...

Jan 06, 2026

What Is a Chapter Amendment in New York?

In New York, a chapter amendment is a statute enacted after a bill...

Jan 04, 2026

NY EPTL 11-1.1(b)(5) Carves Out Specifically Devised Property

New York’s EPTL 11-1.1 is the familiar “default powers” statute: In...

Jan 04, 2026

What Is Equitable Conversion in New York Wills?

Equitable conversion in New York is the doctrine that, when a will contains...

Jan 04, 2026

🔑 NY: What Equitable Conversion Does Not Do

Equitable conversion is a powerful doctrine—but it is also a limited one....

Jan 04, 2026

🔑 NY: Why a Power to Sell Is Not Enough When Real Property Is to Be Sold

When a New York will contemplates the sale of real property, the difference...

Jan 04, 2026

🔑 NY: Directing the Executor to Sell Real Property: Sample Clause + Drafting Notes

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Jan 03, 2026

🔑 NY: When a Will Directs a Sale, Real Property Is Converted to Personalty at Death

If a will mandates (directs) an executor to sell the decedent’s real...

Dec 13, 2025

🔑 Discovery of Tax Returns In New York Under CPLR § 3101

CPLR 3101 establishes a broad rule of disclosure in New York civil practice....

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🔑 Executor’s Power of Sale and a Specific Devise (Analyzing a 2023 NY Surrogate’s Ct. Decision)

Chapter Amendments in New York: The 5-Step Process

Chapter Amendment vs. Veto in New York

Why Does New York Use Chapter Amendments?

What Is a Chapter Amendment in New York?

NY EPTL 11-1.1(b)(5) Carves Out Specifically Devised Property

What Is Equitable Conversion in New York Wills?

🔑 NY: What Equitable Conversion Does Not Do

🔑 NY: Why a Power to Sell Is Not Enough When Real Property Is to Be Sold

🔑 NY: Directing the Executor to Sell Real Property: Sample Clause + Drafting Notes

🔑 NY: When a Will Directs a Sale, Real Property Is Converted to Personalty at Death

🔑 Discovery of Tax Returns In New York Under CPLR § 3101

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