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History
- Recommit, enacting clause stricken
- Referred to judiciary
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Title of bill
An act to amend the estates, powers and trusts law, in relation to the revocatory effect of a child born after the execution of a will
Purpose of bill
The bill amends the provisions of EPTL § 5-3.2 in order to include a non-marital child as an afterborn child of his/her father where paternity is established pursuant to the provisions of EPTL § 4-1.2.
Summary of provisions of bill
This bill adds subsection c to § 5-3.2 of the Estates, Powers and Trusts law.
Justification
The proposed bill would recognize, by statute, the holding and commentary of Surrogate's Court of New York County (Roth, J.) and Nassau County (Radigan, J.), respecting the right of a non-marital child to inherit as afterborn child from the estate of his/her deceased father in cases where paternity has been established.
Legislative history
New Bill.
Fiscal implications for state and local governments
None.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately and shall apply to all actions and proceedings commenced on or after such effective date.
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