Penal Law § 190.30 · Article 190. Other Frauds
Unlawfully concealing a will
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§ 190.30 Unlawfully concealing a will.
A person is guilty of unlawfully concealing a will when, with intent to defraud, he conceals, secretes, suppresses, mutilates or destroys a will, codicil or other testamentary instrument.
Unlawfully concealing a will is a class E felony.
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