New York Last Will and Testament Form

How to Write Your Own Will in New York

In order to create a Last Will, please follow these simple steps mentioned below.

Step 1 – Grantor’s name

At the top of this document indicate name of the grantor, city and county of their residence. Moreover, the testator is supposed to familiarize themselves with the section “Expenses and Taxes”.

Step 2 – Assigning an Executor

The testator enters an executor’s name, address, city, county and state of residence. In case when a selected executor cannot carry out a will, the testator may additionally choose an alternate representative. For this matter the grantor should provide name, full address, county and state of the chosen alternate.

Step 3 – Distribution of Property

Next, the testator provides detailed information on each beneficiary (in case there is more than one), such as their full name, address, relationship to the author of a Will, the last 4 digits of their Social Security Number. Moreover, the grantor gives a description of the estate to be distributed to each beneficiary.

Step 4 – Binding Arrangement

The testator reads once more all the information entered and adds their name, the document’s date (the dd/mm/yyyy format), their printed name and the signature’s date (in the same format).

Step 5 – Signatures of Witnesses

Upon completion of a Will, it is to be signed by witnesses in a notary’s presence. The required format is signatures of each witness and their addresses.

Step 6 – Notarization

Once the Last Will is created and signed by the testator and witnesses, it is legalized by a notary. According to the procedure, the notary registers the names of all parties, namely the testator and the witnesses, who signed the document. Then the testator’s and witnesses signatures follow.