N.Y. Estates, Powers & Trusts Law § 1-2.19: Will

§ 1-2.19 Will

* (a) A will is an oral declaration or written instrument, made as

prescribed by 3-2.1 or 3-2.2 to take effect upon death, whereby a person

disposes of property or directs how it shall not be disposed of,

disposes of his body or any part thereof, exercises a power, appoints a

fiduciary or makes any other provision for the administration of his

estate, and which is revocable during his lifetime.

* NB Effective until December 12, 2027

* (a) A will is a written instrument, oral declaration or electronic

record, made as prescribed by 3-2.1, 3-2.2 or 3-6.6, respectively, to

take effect upon death, whereby a person disposes of property or directs

how it shall not be disposed of, disposes of their body or any part

thereof, exercises a power, appoints a fiduciary or makes any other

provision for the administration of their estate, and which is revocable

during their lifetime.

* NB Effective December 12, 2027

(b) Unless the context otherwise requires, the term "will" includes a

"codicil".