N.Y. Estates, Powers & Trusts Law Section 12-2.4
Effect of judgment

§ 12-2.4 Effect of judgment A judgment recovered in an action brought under this article is preferred, as a lien on any property of the decedent passing to a defendant against whom the judgment was recovered, to a judgment obtained against such defendant on his personal obligation.

Source: Section 12-2.4 — Effect of judgment, https://www.­nysenate.­gov/legislation/laws/EPT/12-2.­4 (updated Sep. 22, 2014; accessed Feb. 28, 2026).

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