Laws of New York (Last Updated: November 21, 2014) |
EPT Estates, Powers and Trusts |
Article 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS |
Part 2. DEFINITIONS |
Section 1-2.19. Will
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(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. (b) Unless the context otherwise requires, the term "will" includes a "codicil".