NY State — NY Real Property Actions & Proceedings Law

§ 1606 — SECTION 1606 Notice of application

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What is NY RPAPL § 1606?

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This section outlines the requirements for providing notice of an application related to real property interests, as specified in sections 1601 or 1602. Notice must be given to all interested parties, including beneficiaries and appointees, at least eight days prior to the application. Applies to individuals with interests in the affected real property.

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§ 1606 SECTION 1606 Notice of application

RPAPL § 1606

1.The notice of an application made pursuant to the provisions of either section 1601 or section 1602 shall be given to each person in being who has an interest in the affected real property, or in the proceeds to be derived therefrom upon a directed sale thereof; or who is a beneficiary of a trust created relative thereto; or who has a power to appoint or to dispose of an interest therein, or in its proceeds; or who is an appointee under such a power theretofore exercised.

2.Such notice shall be given in the manner following:

a. If such person is a competent adult within this state, by service upon him personally of a written notice stating the time, place and purpose of the application, at least eight days prior to the presentation thereof;

b. In all other cases in such manner as the court which the application is to be made shall prescribe.

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