Planning your will does not have to mean stacks of legalese. At Morgan Legal Group, attorney Russel Morgan, Esq. walks you through the 2026 rules in plain language so you leave confident, not confused — whether you are in Manhattan, Nassau County, Westchester, the Hudson Valley, or Upstate New York.
What to Expect at Your Consultation
We cover the essentials in one focused session:
| Topic | Why It Matters in 2026 |
|---|---|
| Execution requirements | EPTL §3-2.1: your signature at the end, two witnesses signing within the same 30-day period, and a clear declaration that this is your will |
| Core drafting choices | Who inherits, who serves as executor, and any specific bequests |
| Spousal right of election | EPTL §5-1.1-A guarantees a surviving spouse a minimum share regardless of what the will says |
| What a will is — and is not | A property will takes effect only at death and must be admitted to Surrogate’s Court probate; a living will is a separate health-care document |
| Dying without a will | EPTL Article 4 controls distribution to next of kin — often not what families expect |
| Future changes | How to amend your will properly after life events |
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Schedule a 30-minute appointment with Russel Morgan, Esq.
Same modern approach. Clear answers. Sound New York law.
Further reading from Morgan Legal Group: New York will execution requirements.