, September 08, 2024

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Rules

  16 posts

  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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  Aug 21, 2024

πŸ”‘ The New York State Constitution Establishes the Jurisdiction of the Surrogate's Court

The New York Constitution establishes the jurisdiction of the Surrogate's Court....

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  Aug 18, 2024

New York: Lifetime Trust Is a Term of Art

I spoke with a colleague recently who stated, "Inter vivos trust, not...

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