New York 2025 Session Status: Introduced

S10684 — Relates to the timeframe for the signature of attesting witnesses to a will

Last action — In Senate Committee

  1. 1
    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed Assembly
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced August 19, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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In plain language

Allows wills to be signed by witnesses up to 30 days after the testator's death.

The bill changes the requirement for witness signatures on a will, allowing them to sign within 30 days after the testator's death. This change aims to provide greater flexibility in the process of validating wills.

Summary

Provides that a testator need not be alive at the time of the attesting witnesses signatures as long as the signature is within the thirty day timeframe.

Bill Text

Action History

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Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 218 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (218)

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Frequently asked questions

What does S10684 do?
Provides that a testator need not be alive at the time of the attesting witnesses signatures as long as the signature is within the thirty day timeframe.
Who sponsors S10684?
S10684 is sponsored by Anthony H. Palumbo.
What is the current status of S10684?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced August 19, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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