N.Y. Estates, Powers & Trusts Law § 1-1.5: Application

§ 1-1.5 Application

Unless otherwise stated therein, the provisions of this chapter apply

to the estates, and to instruments making dispositions or appointments

thereof, of persons living on its effective date or born subsequent

thereto, without regard to the date of execution of any such instrument;

except that the provisions of this chapter shall not impair or defeat

any rights which have accrued under dispositions or appointments in

effect prior to its effective date.