The Uniform Partition of Heirs Property Act (the Heirs Act) was originally enacted in New York in December 2019 to protect heirs of real property from being forced to sell their property at auction. A recent decision in a case of first impression before the Supreme Court of the State of New York for Bronx County demonstrates the circumstances that the Heirs Act is designed to resolve.
Does a loan insured by the federal government provide the loan holder with the same protections as the federal government? A recent decision by the New York Appellate Division, Second Department, offers clarity to future mortgage disputes.
For the second year in a row, Cadwalader is among a select group of “Law Firm of the Year” finalists for the Commercial Observer’s “Breakthrough Awards,” which started in 2023.
Cadwalader advised clients on matters involving a range of property types this past month.