SCPA 807 · Article 8. General Provisions Relating to Bonds
Bond of a legal life tenant
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§ 807. Bond of a legal life tenant
Whenever a legal life tenant is entitled to the possession or control of property under a will, he shall if the court so directs execute and file a bond unless the will expressly provides otherwise.
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- Law content up to date as of September 18, 2026, as published by the New York State Senate (Open Legislation)
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- https://legislation.nysenate.gov/pdf/laws/SCP807
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