Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in New York
Dead man's statute - in new york does not allow interested party
to give testamony about discussions with the deceased. what
about non interested parties - those with no financial interest or
gain in the case?
Asked on 1/21/10, 10:45 am
2 Answers from Attorneys
Rudolf Karvay
Berkman, Henoch, Peterson, Peddy & Fenchel, P.C.
A disinterested witness with personal knowledge is not barred fom testifying by the dead man's statute.
Answered on 1/26/10, 11:34 am
Michael Markowitz
Michael A. Markowitz, PC
Of course, testimony is subject to cross examination.
Mike.
Answered on 1/26/10, 11:36 am
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