New York Last Will and Testament Template

A simple, fill-in Last Will and Testament for New York residents who want to leave their property outright to the people they choose. You fill in every blank and mark every choice yourself, then print and sign. Plain-English instructions walk you through it article by article.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

• New York Simple Last Will and Testament: editable Word (.docx) and print-ready PDF (6 pages)

• Fill-in instructions and signing checklist: Word (.docx) and PDF (3 pages)

WHAT THE WILL COVERS

• Revokes earlier wills and names your spouse and children

• Specific gifts, with alternates

• Who receives the rest of your estate (the residue), in shares you choose, with alternates

• Survivorship choices

• Executor and an alternate, with a bond choice

• Guardian of the person and of the estate for minor children (optional)

• Attestation clause and the optional New York witness affidavit or self-proving acknowledgment with a notary block

HOW IT'S SIGNED IN NEW YORK

Sign at the end and tell two witnesses it is your will; they sign and write their home addresses within one 30-day period (EPTL 3-2.1). An optional witness affidavit before a notary (SCPA 1406) is included.

GOOD TO KNOW

• Paper will: the template is set up for signing on paper with everyone physically present.

• No tax-planning or trust provisions. If your situation is complex (blended family, a business, a large estate, or someone who may contest the will), talk to a New York attorney.

INSTANT DIGITAL DOWNLOAD

Nothing is shipped. After purchase, download the zip file, open it in Microsoft Word, Google Docs, or any PDF reader, and print on US Letter paper.

Personal-use license for the original purchaser only. No resale or redistribution.

IMPORTANT: This is a fill-in template, not legal advice. Prepared by nonlawyers: Rexford Mercantile is not a law firm, we are not attorneys, and buying or using this template does not create an attorney-client relationship. Laws change; check New York's current requirements before signing.