Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in New York

Re: gay partner/will/power of atty.

Specifically designated assets registered jointly (such as joint bank accounts or brokerage accounts) or which designate a named beneficiary (like retirement plans such as an IRA or designating a beneficiary in a life insurance policy) take priority over a Will, regardless of the contents of the Will. However, if the Will is not changed also, expect some resistance by the Will beneficiaries seeking to contest the inconsitency. I suggest either a new Will or a Codicil, merely confirming what has happened regarding assets not covered by the Will to avoid the possibility of problems later.