Morgan Legal Group, led by Russel Morgan, Esq., offers a full suite of testamentary and estate-planning documents for individuals and families across New York State — from Manhattan to Buffalo, Long Island to the Hudson Valley and beyond.
Our Core Document Services
| Document | What It Does | Key NY Law |
|---|---|---|
| Last Will & Testament | Directs asset distribution at death; must be admitted to Surrogate’s Court probate | EPTL §3-2.1 |
| Will Execution Package | Coordinates the two-witness signing ceremony required by law | EPTL §3-2.1 |
| Codicils & Amendments | Formally modifies an existing will without a full rewrite | EPTL §3-2.1 |
| Living Will / Health-Care Proxy | End-of-life medical directive — a legally distinct document, not a property will | NY Public Health Law |
| Intestacy Counseling | Explains EPTL Article 4 distribution rights when no valid will exists | EPTL Art. 4 |
Why Proper Execution Matters
A New York will is only valid when signed by the testator at the end of the instrument, declared to be their will (publication), and witnessed by at least two attesting witnesses who both sign within the same 30-day period and record their residence addresses — all per EPTL §3-2.1. A surviving spouse retains an independent right of election under EPTL §5-1.1-A regardless of what any will provides.
Review your complete NY will requirements or schedule a 30-minute planning call with Russel Morgan, Esq.
Further reading from Morgan Legal Group: New York will execution requirements.