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What about a handwritten will?

Asked on Feb 18th, 2013 on Wills and Probate - New York
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Is a handwritten, notarized "addendum to will-to-will legal in NYS?
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Real Estate Attorney serving Bronx, NY at Cavallo & Cavallo
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I would say No. Any will or codicil must comply with New York law to be legal. It has to be a dated writing, duly signed by the testator, and witnessed by two witnesses. The testator must declare it to be his/her last will, request the witnesses to be witnesses and have testamentary capacity.  
Answered on Mar 04th, 2013 at 4:57 PM

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