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Current as of January 01, 2026 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a) Future estates are divided into:
(1) Estates left in the creator, consisting of:
(A) Reversions.
(B) Possibilities of reverter.
(C) Rights of reacquisition.
(2) Estates in favor of a person other than the creator, namely remainders, that are:
(A) Indefeasibly vested.
(B) Vested subject to open.
(C) Vested subject to complete defeasance.
(D) Subject to a condition precedent.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - New York Consolidated Laws, Estates, Powers and Trusts Law - EPT § 6-3.2 Kinds of future estates - last updated January 01, 2026 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ny/estates-powers-and-trusts-law/ept-sect-6-3-2/
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