Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in New York

Estates

Can a lawyer in New York State who drew up a will also be a witness to the will.


Asked on 11/08/05, 11:33 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Walter LeVine Walter D. LeVine, Esq.

Re: Estates

Yes. But he cannot be both a witness and the notary who does the self-proving acknowedgement.

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Answered on 11/09/05, 12:11 am
Bunji Fromartz Fromartz Law Offices

A Lawyer can witness the will she prepares,

but she cannot be the notary (unless there are three witnesses), nor can she be a beneficiary, executor or trustee.

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Answered on 11/10/05, 10:12 am


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