Does New York recognize a Will made in the testators handwriting?
A Will written and signed entirely in the handwriting of the testator is referred to as a holographic Will. New York will only recognize a nuncupative Will if it is made by a member of the Armed Forces while in actual military or naval service during war or armed conflict, or by a mariner while at sea. Note that these Wills become invalid one year after the testator’s discharge from the Armed Forces and three years after the mariner makes the Will at sea. New York will also recognize a holographic Will if it is executed by a person living in a state that recognizes holographic Wills as valid at the time the Will is executed.
