{"jurisdiction": "us-ny", "code": "eptl", "section": "1-2.19", "citation": "EPTL § 1-2.19", "heading": "Will", "text": ["§ 1-2.19 Will", "* (a) A will is an oral declaration or written instrument, made as prescribed by 3-2.1 or 3-2.2 to take effect upon death, whereby a person disposes of property or directs how it shall not be disposed of, disposes of his body or any part thereof, exercises a power, appoints a fiduciary or makes any other provision for the administration of his estate, and which is revocable during his lifetime.", "* NB Effective until December 12, 2027", "* (a) A will is a written instrument, oral declaration or electronic record, made as prescribed by 3-2.1, 3-2.2 or 3-6.6, respectively, to take effect upon death, whereby a person disposes of property or directs how it shall not be disposed of, disposes of their body or any part thereof, exercises a power, appoints a fiduciary or makes any other provision for the administration of their estate, and which is revocable during their lifetime.", "* NB Effective December 12, 2027", "(b) Unless the context otherwise requires, the term \"will\" includes a \"codicil\"."], "official_source": "https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/EPT/1-2.19", "from_official_api": true, "plain_english": "- **(a)** A **will** is an oral declaration or written instrument, made as prescribed by **§§ 3-2.1 or 3-2.2**, that **takes effect at death** and is **revocable during the maker's lifetime**; by it a person disposes of property or directs how it shall not be disposed of, disposes of their body or any part of it, exercises a power, appoints a fiduciary, or otherwise provides for estate administration. ★ Effective **December 12, 2027**, a will may also be an **electronic record** made as prescribed by **§ 3-6.6**. ★\n- **(b)** Unless context requires otherwise, \"will\" **includes a codicil.**", "in_force_on": "2026-05-31", "retrieved": "2026-09-27", "url": "https://elyphived.com/us-ny/eptl/1-2.19", "publisher": "Elyphived LLC"}