In New York, where the propounded will is accompanied by an attestation clause and a self-proving affidavit, a presumption of compliance with the statutory execution requirements arises.
Authority for the Rule
Authority for the rule comes from case law. Below are several cases stating the rule.
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- Wills
- Wills: Execution
- Wills: Attesting Witnesses
- Wills: Self-Proving Affidavit
- New York
- Estate Litigation
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- NY EPTL 3-2.1
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