Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in New York

Not quite. You would have to file an election against the will and would receive $50,000 plus one-half of the estate. The estate includes assets solely in the Testator's name without beneficiaries or joint owners.

You and your husband should see an attorney on how to plan your estates.

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