A judgment recovered in an action brought under this article is
preferred, as a lien on any property of the decedent passing to a
defendant against whom the judgment was recovered, to a judgment
obtained against such defendant on his personal obligation.
Structure New York Laws
EPT - Estates, Powers and Trusts
Part 2 - Rules Governing Action to Enforce Liability
12-2.2 - Action May Be Joint or Several; Right to Implead
12-2.3 - Effect of Application to Surrogate to Sell Real Property
12-2.5 - Title of Bona Fide Purchaser From Distributee or Testamentary Beneficiary Protected