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UPC: A Will Must Be in Writing

By Hani Sarji
Posted Feb 25, 2026
Updated Feb 25, 2026 at 11:42 PM

1 min read

Uniform Probate Code § 2‑502(a)(1) requires that a will be in writing. Oral wills are not recognized under the UPC, even when intent is clear.

The writing requirement remains non‑negotiable and is not displaced by the harmless‑error doctrine.

Hani Sarji

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

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