Wills & Estate Planning — New York State https://willdraftingessential.com/ New York State wills & estate planning by Morgan Legal Group Thu, 18 Jun 2026 20:02:06 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.5 https://willdraftingessential.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Legal-Network-Logo-150x150.png Wills & Estate Planning — New York State https://willdraftingessential.com/ 32 32 Where to Store Your Will Safely in New York https://willdraftingessential.com/where-to-store-your-will-safely-in-new-york/ Thu, 18 Jun 2026 20:02:06 +0000 https://willdraftingessential.com/where-to-store-your-will-safely-in-new-york/ The safest place to store your will in New York is somewhere that is protected from loss, fire, and tampering — and, just as importantly, somewhere your executor can actually access promptly after your death. For most New Yorkers, that means one of three options: a fireproof home safe, your attorney’s office storage, or filing […]

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]]> What Makes a Will Invalid in New York? https://willdraftingessential.com/what-makes-a-will-invalid-in-new-york/ Thu, 18 Jun 2026 20:02:06 +0000 https://willdraftingessential.com/what-makes-a-will-invalid-in-new-york/ A will becomes invalid in New York when it fails to meet the basic execution rules set out in the Estates, Powers and Trusts Law (EPTL) §3-2.1 — most commonly because it was not signed correctly, was not witnessed by at least two people, or the signing did not follow the required steps. The good […]

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]]> Updating Your Will After Marriage, Divorce, or a New Child in NY https://willdraftingessential.com/updating-your-will-after-marriage-or-divorce-in-ny/ Thu, 18 Jun 2026 20:02:06 +0000 https://willdraftingessential.com/updating-your-will-after-marriage-or-divorce-in-ny/ If you have married, divorced, or welcomed a new child in New York, the short answer is yes: you should update your will, and doing so is more straightforward than most people fear. A will written before a major life change may no longer say what you want it to say, and in some cases […]

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]]> How to Choose an Executor for Your New York Will https://willdraftingessential.com/how-to-choose-an-executor-for-your-new-york-will/ Thu, 18 Jun 2026 20:02:06 +0000 https://willdraftingessential.com/how-to-choose-an-executor-for-your-new-york-will/ Choosing an executor for your New York will means selecting one trustworthy, organized adult to carry out your wishes after you pass away — someone who will gather your assets, pay your final bills and taxes, and distribute what remains to the people you named. If you are writing your first will and that decision […]

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]]> Does a Will Avoid Probate in New York? https://willdraftingessential.com/does-a-will-avoid-probate-in-new-york/ Thu, 18 Jun 2026 20:02:06 +0000 https://willdraftingessential.com/does-a-will-avoid-probate-in-new-york/ No — a will does not avoid probate in New York. In fact, a will is the very document that goes through probate. If you have ever been told that writing a will keeps your family out of court, this guide is here to gently set the record straight. A will is the instrument that […]

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]]> Can You Disinherit Someone in a New York Will? (Spousal Right of Election) https://willdraftingessential.com/can-you-disinherit-someone-in-a-new-york-will/ Thu, 18 Jun 2026 20:02:05 +0000 https://willdraftingessential.com/can-you-disinherit-someone-in-a-new-york-will/ Yes — in most cases, you can disinherit someone in a New York will. New York gives you broad freedom to decide who receives your property after death, and that includes leaving out a child, a sibling, a more distant relative, or a friend. There is, however, one major exception that surprises many first-time will-makers: […]

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]]> A Will Checklist for Immigrant Families in New York https://willdraftingessential.com/a-will-checklist-for-immigrant-families-in-new-york/ Mon, 27 Apr 2026 13:50:00 +0000 https://willdraftingessential.com/a-will-checklist-for-immigrant-families-in-new-york/ A practical New York will checklist for immigrant and mixed-status families, covering EPTL signing rules, non-citizen spouses, QDOTs, and when to call an immigration attorney.

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