Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in New York
Do i have to leave my surviving spouse anything in my will? If so, is there a percentage>
Asked on 11/08/09, 6:32 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Michael Markowitz
Michael A. Markowitz, PC
You cannot cut a spouse out of a will - unless you receive consent from the spouse. Under law, the spouse has a right of election of $50,000.
Mike.
Answered on 11/14/09, 3:13 pm
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