Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in New York
Is a Tangible Property Memorandum (list of specific bequests separate from a will) recognized/legal in New York State?
Asked on 2/25/11, 9:49 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Rudolf Karvay
Berkman, Henoch, Peterson, Peddy & Fenchel, P.C.
It is likely that a document, separate from the will, would not be enforceable because it is not duly executed in the manner of a testamentary instrument.
Answered on 2/25/11, 11:50 am