Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in New York
what is the legal amout a spouse is entilted to after the death of the spouse
Asked on 5/28/10, 5:41 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Yana Feldman
Melnik Law Group
In New York State, a spouse is entitled to 1/3 of their spouses entire estate, which includes probate and non-probate assets (money in a trust, accounts with named beneficiaries, a portion of property jointly held, etc.), as well as certain assets that were transferred before death.
Answered on 5/31/10, 6:20 am