NY A07856

Authorizes the creation and execution of electronic wills in New York, allowing testators to sign wills electronically with at least two witnesses who are state domiciliaries signing within 30 days in physical or electronic presence

Requires electronic wills to be filed with the New York State Unified Court System within 30 days of execution, with failure to file rendering the will invalid

Electronic wills can be revoked by executing a subsequent will, removing the will from court system custody, or through a formal written revocation; removal from court custody by someone other than the testator requires authorization proven by two witnesses

Mandates a specific cautionary disclosure in 12-point boldface type warning testators about execution requirements, filing deadlines, and revocation procedures

Takes effect 545 days after becoming law to allow for implementation of necessary court system rules and regulations