Your life is individual — your will should be too. At Morgan Legal Group, Russel Morgan, Esq. meets one-on-one with each client to draft a will that reflects your exact wishes, not a template. We serve individuals across New York State, from Manhattan to Montauk, White Plains to Albany.
What Happens at Your Appointment
In a single focused session you will:
- Review how NY will requirements apply to your specific situation
- Confirm your executor, beneficiaries, and any specific bequests
- Understand the execution formalities required under EPTL § 3-2.1 — including your signature at the end of the will, the publication declaration, and the two attesting witnesses who must sign within the same 30-day period
- Learn how the spousal right of election (EPTL § 5-1.1-A) may affect your estate plan
- Distinguish a property will (probated in Surrogate’s Court at death) from a living will — two entirely separate documents
At a Glance: EPTL § 3-2.1 Execution Checklist
| Requirement | Detail |
|---|---|
| Testator’s signature | Must appear at the end of the will |
| Publication | Testator declares the document is their will |
| Witnesses required | At least two attesting witnesses |
| Witness signing window | Both must sign within one 30-day period |
| Witness addresses | Each witness adds their residence address |
Dying without a valid will means New York’s intestacy rules under EPTL Article 4 control who inherits — often not the outcome you would choose.
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