Spousal Right of Election

New York law is very specific in its protection of the inheritance rights of a spouse (husband or wife). Under the law, a spouse is entitled to an "elective share" of the assets which is defined as the greater of $50,000.00 or one-third of the estate which includes property such as joint bank accounts and certain assets which are known as "testamentary substitutes".

A spousal right of election can be filed by a surviving spouse who has not inherited assets that are at least equal to the elective share of the estate. The statute of limitations for filing a spousal right of election is six months after an executor or administrator of an estate has been appointed.

With 30 years of experience, Donald Novick and his team has often been retained to obtain the spousal right of election successfully recovering inheritances owed to the surviving spouse.

If you require assistance in filing a spousal right of election or in any estate matter, please Contact Long Island Estate Litigation Law Firm - Novick & Associates at:
1 (877) N O V I C K 1 (668-4251) or click here for an immediate e-mail inquiry.

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