Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in New York

a car titled in both names of husband and wife, what happens when one dies in NY


Asked on 11/25/12, 5:42 pm

3 Answers from Attorneys

Walter LeVine Walter D. LeVine, Esq.

Traditionally, goes to the survivor, unless the title indicates something different.

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Answered on 11/25/12, 6:30 pm
Roman Aminov Law Offices of Roman Aminov

Under EPTL 5-3.1, it goes to the spouse as exempt property if the value is upto 15,000

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Answered on 11/25/12, 9:43 pm
Arnold Nager Arnold H. Nager, Esquire

It automatically goes to the surviving spouse, even if titled in the decedent's name only.

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Answered on 11/26/12, 9:41 am


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