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Wills & Trusts in

New York

New York is a fast-paced state packed with cultural diversity, music, history, and family values. FeedingBird wants to protect those values and your family.

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Did you know?

Estate planning rules vary significantly by state. Here's what you need to know about protecting your assets where you live.

New York is an elective share state, preventing disinheriting of spouses regardless of what’s stated in a will

Has a tax cliff that allows for heavy taxing of an entire estate

Uses a 3-year gift clawback to tax gifts made within 3 years of a death

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How FeedingBird Helps

FeedingBird is built for real-life situations and we want to make it easy for you to be prepared so you can protect what matters most

Wills and trusts designed to comply with

New York

law in about an hour

Starting as low as $179

Attorney-reviewed document framework

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New York

Why We Built FeedingBird: A Note From Our Founders

Estate planning hasn't kept up with how we live today. Our founders share why they built FeedingBird to be a warmer, simpler, and more empowering experience. FeedingBird was designed for real life.

FeedingBird Launches Estate Planning Platform Built for the 67% Without a Will

A new platform brings estate planning to families who could never afford an attorney. Wills and trusts done in under an hour.

Sixty-Seven Percent of Americans Have No Estate Plan When They Die. Don’t Let That Be You!

Kamal Patel, founder of FeedingBird, was inspired by his personal estate planning journey and the high cost of legal counsel to create an app meant to make estate planning accessible to the masses.

Using Hand-Drawn Illustrations to Soften a Tough Topic

“Every single thing on this app was done with a piece of paper, using paint, using hands,” says Julia Rothman, the illustrator behind the estate-planning app FeedingBird. “It gives it humanity.”

What Happens if You Die Without a Will in New York?

Dying without a will in New York means the state decides who inherits. Learn how intestate succession works and how to protect your family.

Is an Online Will Legal in New York?

Online wills are legally valid in New York when they meet state requirements. See what makes a will binding and how FeedingBird stays compliant.

Probate in New York: What Your Family Goes Through Without a Will

Learn how probate works in New York: how long it takes, what it costs, and how a will or trust can help your family avoid it.

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Next Steps to Make Your Will Legal in

New York

Creating your documents with FeedingBird is the first step. To make them legally valid, you'll need to complete a few final steps.

Here's what

New York

requires:

2 witnesses over the age of 18 and must sign within 30 days of one another (FeedingBird recommends disinterested witnesses to avoid complications)

No notarization required for wills or trusts, but it can expedite the probate process and may be required for individual documents within a trust

Remote online notarization is not allowed for estate planning documents in New York

This is general information, not legal advice. Requirements can change and FeedingBird recommends that you confirm current rules before signing.

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FAQs

Clear Answers for Life’s Big Decisions

Is an online will legally valid?

Yes. A FeedingBird will is state-specific and legally valid when properly signed and witnessed according to your state's rules.

Do I need a lawyer to make a will?

No. Most people don't need a lawyer for a straightforward will. FeedingBird guides you through the entire process, from naming beneficiaries to choosing an executor and designating guardians for minor children. If you'd like professional review, Attorney Support is available as an add-on.

What happens if I die without a will?

Your state decides how your assets are distributed through a process called intestate succession. Assets may not go to the people you intended, and courts may appoint a guardian for your children rather than someone you would have chosen.

Can I name a guardian for my children in my will?

Yes. Your will is the legal document that lets you designate your preferred guardian for minor children. Without one, a court makes that decision.

Wills & Trusts in

New York

Did you know?

How FeedingBird Helps

Learn More about Estates and Planning in

New York

Why We Built FeedingBird: A Note From Our Founders

FeedingBird Launches Estate Planning Platform Built for the 67% Without a Will

Sixty-Seven Percent of Americans Have No Estate Plan When They Die. Don’t Let That Be You!

Using Hand-Drawn Illustrations to Soften a Tough Topic

What Happens if You Die Without a Will in New York?

Is an Online Will Legal in New York?

Probate in New York: What Your Family Goes Through Without a Will

Next Steps to Make Your Will Legal in

New York

Find a Mobile Notary or Signing Agent

Clear Answers for Life’s Big Decisions

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