{"jurisdiction": "us-ny", "code": "eptl", "section": "3-6.7", "citation": "EPTL § 3-6.7", "heading": "Revocation", "text": ["* § 3-6.7 Revocation", "(a) An electronic will may revoke all or part of a previous will.", "(b) An electronic will is revoked by:", "(1) a subsequent will that revokes all or part of the electronic will;", "(2) removal of the electronic will from the custody of the New York state unified court system by:", "(i) the testator;", "(ii) another person duly authorized by the testator as proved by at least two witnesses, neither of whom shall be the person removing the electronic will; or", "(iii) as otherwise authorized by the uniform rules of the surrogate's court; or", "(3) a writing of the testator clearly indicating an intention to effect such a revocation or alteration, executed with the formalities prescribed by this article for the execution and attestation of a will.", "(c) An electronic will may be removed from the custody of the New York state court system by order of a court of competent jurisdiction which, if occurring during the lifetime of the testator, shall not be deemed a revocation of the electronic will.", "* NB Effective December 12, 2027"], "official_source": "https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/EPT/3-6.7", "from_official_api": true, "plain_english": "- **(a)–(b)** An electronic will may revoke an earlier will and is itself revoked by a later revoking will, authorized removal from Unified Court System custody, or a will-formality writing clearly expressing revocation. Authorized removal by another person requires proof by **at least 2 witnesses**, neither being the remover. ★\n- **(c)** Court-ordered removal during the testator’s life **does not itself revoke** the will. Effective **December 12, 2027**.", "in_force_on": "2026-05-31", "retrieved": "2026-09-27", "url": "https://elyphived.com/us-ny/eptl/3-6.7", "publisher": "Elyphived LLC"}