New York § 1721 - 1721Notice of petition
Full text of New York New York Consolidated Laws § 1721 — 1721Notice of petition, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1721. 1721Notice of petition
§ 1721. Notice of petition. Notice of petition shall be given, in the discretion of the court, to such persons and in such manner as the court may direct. If the proceeding affects the interest of an incompetent person or of a conservatee, notice shall be given to either the committee of property or the conservator of property, and if the incompetent person or conservatee has been committed to a state institution and is an inmate thereof, also to the attorney-general and to the director having jurisdiction over the institution where the incompetent or conservatee is confined. If the proceeding affects the interest of an infant who has a general or testamentary guardian of the property, notice shall be given to such guardian.
Source: official New York text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New York § 1721
What does New York Consolidated Laws § 1721 cover?
Section 1721 ("1721Notice of petition") is part of the New York Consolidated Laws, the codified statutory law of New York. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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