Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in New York

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are do it yourself wills legal in NY state?


Asked on 6/13/09, 7:37 pm

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

Re: wills

Yes, if they meet all of the requirements of NY law to be probated. This means proper signing and witnessing, plus proper language and notarization of self-proving affidavit. Unless all requirements, language and signatures meet the requirements, it probably will not be accepted for probate. For a few dollars more, I suggest you use a competent attorney failiar with the requirements.

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Answered on 6/14/09, 4:06 pm
Walter LeVine Walter D. LeVine, Esq.

Re: wills

Yes, if they meet all of the requirements of NY law to be probated. This means proper signing and witnessing, plus proper language and notarization of self-proving affidavit. Unless all requirements, language and signatures meet the requirements, it probably will not be accepted for probate. For a few dollars more, I suggest you use a competent attorney failiar with the requirements.

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Answered on 6/14/09, 4:06 pm


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