Legal Question in Family Law in New York
Does New York State legally recognize domestic partners as next of kin for the purpose of making decisions about funerals and disposition of remains?
Asked on 3/07/11, 5:20 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Howard Knispel
Howard E. Knispel, P.C.
No. NY only recognizes domestic partners in very limited circumstances, usually in the context of public employee benifits.
Answered on 3/08/11, 3:12 pm