Can a felon in be willed anything?
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Can a felon in be willed anything?
Asked on February 26, 2011 under Estate Planning, New York
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 13 years ago | Contributor
A felon has the same inheritance rights as anyone else. However, they may or may not be able to accept certain gifts. For example, they could not accept the gift of a firearm.
Note: In NY, a felon cannot be named as an executor of a Will.
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