Legal Question in Civil Litigation in New York

In NYS, is gift-giving at a Bat Mitzvah considered Mandatory or discretionary?


Asked on 4/17/13, 9:05 am

1 Answer from Attorneys

Kenneth Mollins The Law Office of Kenneth M. Mollins P.C.

The term "gift" under New York law implies discretionary and a gift at any function is never mandatory. The gift can be more accurately described as "customary" and failure to provide a gift may result in social consequences but not legal consequences

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Answered on 4/17/13, 9:17 am


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