Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in New York
a car titled in both names of husband and wife, what happens when one dies in NY
Asked on 11/25/12, 5:42 pm
3 Answers from Attorneys
Walter LeVine
Walter D. LeVine, Esq.
Traditionally, goes to the survivor, unless the title indicates something different.
Answered on 11/25/12, 6:30 pm
Roman Aminov
Law Offices of Roman Aminov
Under EPTL 5-3.1, it goes to the spouse as exempt property if the value is upto 15,000
Answered on 11/25/12, 9:43 pm
Arnold Nager
Arnold H. Nager, Esquire
It automatically goes to the surviving spouse, even if titled in the decedent's name only.
Answered on 11/26/12, 9:41 am
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