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The Laws of New York
Consolidated Laws of New York
CHAPTER 17-B
Estates, Powers & Trusts
ARTICLE 6
Classification, Creation, Definition Of, and Rules Governing Estates In Property
PART 1
Estates Classified As to Duration
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SECTION 6-1.2
Estates tail abolished; future estates limited thereon
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SECTION 6-1.1
Estates classified
Estates, Powers & Trusts (EPT) CHAPTER 17-B, ARTICLE 6, PART 1
§ 6-1.1 Estates classified

(a) Estates in property as to duration are classified as follows:

(1) Fee simple absolute.

(2) Fee on condition.

(3) Fee on limitation.

(4) Estates for life.

(5) Estates for years.

(6) Estates from period to period.

(7) Estates at will.

(8) Estates by sufferance.