N.Y. Est. Powers & Trusts Law § 13-4.5

§ 13-4.5 Form of registration in beneficiary form\n Registration in beneficiary form may be shown by the words "transfer\non death" or the abbreviation "TOD", or by the words "pay on death" or\nthe abbreviation "POD", after the name of the registered owner and\nbefore the name of the beneficiary.\n