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Hani Sarji

Hani Sarji

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New York lawyer who cares about people, is fascinated by technology, and is writing his next book, Estate of Confusion: New York.

  Feb 26, 2026

UPC § 2-502 Allows Holographic Wills Without Witnesses or Notaries

Under Uniform Probate Code § 2‑502(b), a will is valid as a...

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  Feb 26, 2026

UPC § 2-502: Testators Signature and Limited Delegation

Under Uniform Probate Code § 2-502(a)(2), a will must be signed by...

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  Feb 25, 2026

UPC: A Will Must Be in Writing

Uniform Probate Code § 2‑502(a)(1) requires that a will be in...

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  Feb 25, 2026

UPC § 2-502 Execution; Witnessed or Notarized Wills; Holographic Wills

Uniform Probate Code § 2‑502 sets out the baseline execution rules for wills...

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  Feb 25, 2026

UPC § 2-503 Harmless Error

The Uniform Probate Code authorizes courts to probate a will that does not...

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  Feb 21, 2026

"I Just Need a Simple Will" — Why It’s Rarely That Simple

One of the most common things people say when they first reach out...

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  Feb 18, 2026

In Terrorem Clause

In terrorem clauses—often called no‑contest clauses—are provisions in estate planning...

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  Feb 16, 2026

When an In Terrorem Clause May Do More Harm Than Good

An in terrorem clause is not always a net positive. In some estate...

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  Feb 16, 2026

When Should an Estate Plan Include an In Terrorem Clause?

An in terrorem clause is not a default provision. It is a strategic...

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  Feb 16, 2026

Are In Terrorem Clauses Always Enforced in New York?

In terrorem clauses are not always enforced in New York. Although New York...

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  Feb 16, 2026

When Does an In Terrorem Clause Matter?

An in terrorem clause matters only at certain points in time. The clause...

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