Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in New York

In New York a Will is given effect if it was executed in accordance with the law governing the jurisdiction in which it was signed. New York requires, generally, that the Will be signed at the end by the testator and that two disinterested individuals witness the signature. In New York a signed Will witnessed only by a Notary Public would not be effective. If no executor is appointed, the Surrogate will appoint one, usually one requested by the family. A beneficiary named in a Will can serve a an executor.