NY S08887

Establishes legal framework for electronic wills in New York, requiring execution via communication technology that allows real-time audio and video interaction between remotely located individuals

Electronic wills must be signed by the testator and witnessed by at least two state domiciliaries within 30 days, with witnesses signing at the testator's request after the testator declares the instrument to be their will

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

Mandates technology that reliably evidences the authenticity of the testator's signature, identity of the attested record, all alterations after signing, and audit trail data

Directs the Chief Administrator of the Courts to adopt rules for electronic wills, with the law taking effect two years after the underlying 2025 legislation becomes law