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Here's how it works

01. Start with a blank Estate Will
Open the blank document in the editor, set the document view, and add extra pages if applicable.
02. Add and configure fillable fields
Use the top toolbar to insert fields like text and signature boxes, radio buttons, checkboxes, and more. Assign users to fields.
03. Distribute your form
Share your Estate Will in seconds via email or a link. You can also download it, export it, or print it out.

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Step 1: Access DocHub to set up your Estate Will.

Begin signining into your DocHub account. Explore the pro DocHub functionality at no cost for 30 days.

Step 2: Navigate to the dashboard.

Once signed in, head to the DocHub dashboard. This is where you'll create your forms and manage your document workflow.

Step 3: Create the Estate Will.

Click on New Document and choose Create Blank Document to be taken to the form builder.

Step 4: Set up the form layout.

Use the DocHub tools to add and arrange form fields like text areas, signature boxes, images, and others to your form.

Step 5: Add text and titles.

Include necessary text, such as questions or instructions, using the text tool to lead the users in your form.

Step 6: Customize field properties.

Alter the properties of each field, such as making them required or formatting them according to the data you plan to collect. Designate recipients if applicable.

Step 7: Review and save.

After you’ve managed to design the Estate Will, make a final review of your form. Then, save the form within DocHub, export it to your chosen location, or distribute it via a link or email.

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You may decide that you feel more confident if a lawyer prepares your WILL, especially if your estate is complicated. However, an attorney is not absolutely necessary. If you choose to do your own WILL, though, you must be sure to follow New York State required procedures for signatures and witnesses.
Do I Need a Lawyer to Make a Will in New York? No. You can make your own will in New York, using Nolos Quicken WillMaker. However, you may want to consult a lawyer in some situations.
But not all states recognize handwritten wills as valid. New York, for example, does not, except for very limited circumstances. Only certain people are permitted to make holographic wills in New York, and only in certain circumstances.
New York does not provide a statutory will form. However, it is easy to make a will in New York so long as you follow the states legal requirements. You can easily create a will that follows New York state law. You can also hire an estate planning attorney.
No requirement for notarization New York does not require you to docHub wills for them to be legal. But, if you want to make your will self-proving, both you and your witnesses can visit a notary. A court can accept a self-proving will without docHubing out to the witnesses, speeding up the probate process.
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Related Q&A to Estate Will

Pros of DIY Wills: Can be written quickly. Save money. Ideal for small estates that may not warrant legal counsel. May be an easy route if no minor children.
If you want to document a will, the cost can be from $600 to $800.
Do I Need to Register the Will with a Court After I have Executed it? In New York, there is no official place to register Wills. If a testator wants, they can file the Will with the Surrogates Court of the County where they reside for safekeeping.

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