Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in New York
in nys do common law wife even if listed as beneficiary supersede his children in collecting his pension if he passes away
Asked on 12/21/10, 4:58 pm
2 Answers from Attorneys
Peter Moulinos
Moulinos & Associates LLC
New York State does not recognize common law marriage.
Answered on 12/28/10, 10:19 am
David Slater
David P. Slater, Esq.
The named beneficiary collects.
Answered on 12/29/10, 7:33 pm