New York Last Will and Testament Form

New York Last Will and Testament Template

This Last Will and Testament is made in accordance with the laws of the State of New York.

I, ____________________ [Full Legal Name], a resident of ____________________ [City, County], New York, being of sound mind and memory, do hereby declare this document to be my Last Will and Testament. I hereby revoke any and all wills and codicils previously made by me.

Date of Birth: ____________________

Social Security Number: ____________________

Article I: Executor

I appoint ____________________ [Full Name], residing at ____________________ [Address], as the Executor of my Will. If this person is unable or unwilling to serve, then I appoint ____________________ [Alternate Executor's Full Name] as the alternate Executor.

Article II: Guardian for Minor Children

If I am the parent or legal guardian of minor children at the time of my death, I appoint ____________________ [Guardian's Full Name] as their Guardian. If this person is unable or unwilling to serve, then I appoint ____________________ [Alternate Guardian's Full Name] as the alternate Guardian.

Article III: Bequests

I hereby bequeath the following:

1. To ____________________ [Full Name], I bequeath ____________________ [Description of Bequest].
2. To ____________________ [Full Name], I bequeath ____________________ [Description of Bequest].
3. To ____________________ [Full Name], I bequeath ____________________ [Description of Bequest].

Article IV: Residuary Estate

I give, devise, and bequeath all the rest, residue, and remainder of my estate, of whatever kind and wherever located, to ____________________ [Full Name], if they survive me. If this person does not survive me, I give, devise, and bequeath my residuary estate to ____________________ [Alternate Beneficiary's Full Name].

Article V: Taxes and Expenses

All my just debts, funeral expenses, and the expenses of last illness shall be first duly paid from my estate. The executor shall also pay any estate taxes payable because of my death.

Article VI: General Provisions

• I direct that my Executor serve without bond.
• If any provision of this Will is deemed unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
• This Will is made in accordance with the laws of the State of New York and shall be interpreted accordingly.

In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand this ____ day of ______________, 20__.

____________________
[Signature]

____________________
[Printed Name]

Witnesses

We, the undersigned, declare that the testator, ____________________ [Testator's Full Name], willingly signed and declared this document to be their Last Will and Testament in our presence and in the presence of each other. We are of sound mind and over the age of eighteen years and are not named as beneficiaries in this Will.

Witness 1: ____________________
Signature: ____________________
Printed Name: ____________________
Address: ____________________
Date: ____________________

Witness 2: ____________________
Signature: ____________________
Printed Name: ____________________
Address: ____________________
Date: ____________________