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New York Estates, Powers and Trusts Law Section 1-2.19 - Will

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

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