New York bill S04999 amends the estates, powers and trusts law to disqualify a surviving spouse if the marriage is annulled or voided after the death.

New York bill S04999 amends the estates, powers and trusts law to disqualify a surviving spouse if the marriage is annulled or voided after the death of the spouse. This includes situations where a final decree or judgment of divorce, annulment, or separation was in effect when the deceased spouse died, or if the marriage was void as incestuous or bigamous. The changes take effect immediately.

New York bill S04999 amends the estates, powers and trusts law to disqualify a surviving spouse if the marriage is annulled or voided after the death.

New York bill S04999 amends the estates, powers and trusts law to disqualify a surviving spouse if the marriage is annulled or voided after the death of the spouse. This includes situations where a final decree or judgment of divorce, annulment, or separation was in effect when the deceased spouse died, or if the marriage was void as incestuous or bigamous. The changes take effect immediately.