N.Y. Estates, Powers & Trusts Law Section 3-6.7
Revocation


* § 3-6.7 Revocation (a) An electronic will may revoke all or part of a previous will.

(b)

An electronic will is revoked by:

(1)

a subsequent will that revokes all or part of the electronic will;

(2)

removal of the electronic will from the custody of the New York state unified court system by:

(i)

the testator;

(ii)

another person duly authorized by the testator as proved by at least two witnesses, neither of whom shall be the person removing the electronic will; or

(iii)

as otherwise authorized by the uniform rules of the surrogate’s court; or

(3)

a writing of the testator clearly indicating an intention to effect such a revocation or alteration, executed with the formalities prescribed by this article for the execution and attestation of a will.

(c)

An electronic will may be removed from the custody of the New York state court system by order of a court of competent jurisdiction which, if occurring during the lifetime of the testator, shall not be deemed a revocation of the electronic will. * NB Effective June 10, 2027

Source: Section 3-6.7 — Revocation, https://www.­nysenate.­gov/legislation/laws/EPT/3-6.­7 (updated Dec. 19, 2025; accessed Dec. 20, 2025).

Verified:
Dec. 20, 2025

Last modified:
Dec. 19, 2025

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