New York

Jan 08, 2026

When the Attorney–Executor Drafted the Will: Disclosure Under 22 NYCRR 207.16(e)

Overview New York’s Uniform Rules for the Surrogate’s Court impose a...

Jan 08, 2026

NY SCPA § 2307-a: Commissions of Attorney-Executor

Overview SCPA § 2307-a addresses compensation when an attorney prepares a will and is...

Jan 08, 2026

🔑 The Purpose of a Partition Action (Analyzing a 1927 NY Supreme Court Decision)

This post discusses a New York court decision explaining the fundamental purpose of...

Jan 07, 2026

🔑 Executor Authority Over Specifically Devised Real Property in New York: Statutes and Cases

🚧 Under construction. This is a growing hub post. I'll continue adding statutes, cases, and links....

Jan 07, 2026

🔑 Power of Sale vs. Specific Devise (Analyzing a 2008 NY Surrogate’s Court Decision)

Many New York wills include a broad "power of sale" clause,...

Jan 07, 2026

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

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

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...

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When the Attorney–Executor Drafted the Will: Disclosure Under 22 NYCRR 207.16(e)

NY SCPA § 2307-a: Commissions of Attorney-Executor

🔑 The Purpose of a Partition Action (Analyzing a 1927 NY Supreme Court Decision)

🔑 Executor Authority Over Specifically Devised Real Property in New York: Statutes and Cases

🔑 Power of Sale vs. Specific Devise (Analyzing a 2008 NY Surrogate’s Court Decision)

🔑 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?

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Connecticut General Statutes § 47-12a — Affidavit of Facts Relating to Title or Interest in Real Estate

🔑 Authentication of Electronic Signatures in New York

Uniform Electronic Wills Act § 8(c): Acknowledgment and Affidavit Form

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