Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in New York
Must all children be listed in a will in the state of NY
Asked on 3/13/13, 1:54 pm
3 Answers from Attorneys
David Slater
David P. Slater, Esq.
No, only those you want to benefit.
Answered on 3/13/13, 2:00 pm
Arnold Nager
Arnold H. Nager, Esquire
Any cbild born subsequent to the execution of a will is considered an afterborn and may claim a share of the estate. If you don't want this to occur, you must make a new will.
Answered on 3/14/13, 4:54 am
Walter LeVine
Walter D. LeVine, Esq.
If you want to disinherit a child, it is best to list them in the Will and either leave them a nominal amount (like $10) or indicate you are naming them to acknowledge them, but are leaving them nothing. Not naming them opens the Will to being contested.
Answered on 3/14/13, 6:13 pm
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