Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in New York

Not unless it is properly executed in accordance with the statute.

Furthermore, there should be an affidavit by the witnesses that the will was properly executed and that you were of sound and disposing mind. That is called a self-proving will and generally does away with the need to have the witnesses come forward at time of probate.

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