Effect of judgment

N.Y. Estates, Powers & Trusts Law § 12-2.4, under Rules Governing Action to Enforce Liability.

N.Y. Estates, Powers & Trusts Law § 12-2.4

§ 12-2.4 Effect of judgment\n A judgment recovered in an action brought under this article is\npreferred, as a lien on any property of the decedent passing to a\ndefendant against whom the judgment was recovered, to a judgment\nobtained against such defendant on his personal obligation.\n