N.Y. Real Property Actions & Proceedings Law § 1001: Limitation of action for dower

§ 1001. Limitation of action for dower. 1. An action for dower must be

commenced by a widow within two years after the death of her husband, if

the husband dies on or after April 6, 1954.

2. If the husband died before April 6, 1954, an action for dower must

be commenced by his widow within two years from April 6, 1954. If the

widow had, on April 6, 1954, less than two years under existing law in

which to bring an action for dower, the time so remaining is not

enlarged by this section. Nothing herein contained shall revive a cause

of action barred on April 6, 1954.