N.Y. Real Property Actions and Proceedings Law § 551 : Real Property Actions And Proceedings — Adverse Possession — Right of person to possession not affected by descent cast Date: 28 Jun 2016 TEXT PDF Current through 2016 New York Laws, Chapters 1 to 237 The right of a person to the possession of real property is not impaired or affected by a descent being cast in consequence of the death of a person in possession of the property. N.Y. Real Prop. Acts. Law § 551