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How Witness Affidavits Make a New York Will Self-Proving

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Why Witness Affidavits Matter When Your New York Will Reaches Probate Key Takeaways: A self-proving affidavit is a sworn statement your witnesses sign before a notary or other officer who can give oaths, usually right after you sign your will. It confirms the will was signed properly. Under SCPA § 1406, the Surrogate’s Court can […]