New York StatutesPart 1 - (4-1.1 - 4-1.6) RULES GOVERNING INTESTATE SUCCESSION4-1.1 - Descent and distribution of a decedent's estate4-1.2 - Inheritance by non-marital children4-1.4 - Disqualification of parent to take intestate share4-1.5 - Other disqualifications4-1.6 - Disqualification of joint tenant in certain instances