Assembly adopts electronic‑will rules; bill adds audit‑trail requirements and delegates implementation to courts

Feb 10, 2026

The Assembly passed an amendment to the Estates, Powers and Trusts Law to clarify 'communications technology' for electronic wills, require auditable records (time stamps, access logs, modification history), and direct the chief administrator of the courts to promulgate implementation rules; members expressed concerns about access for older New Yorkers and delegated rulemaking.

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The Assembly approved a chapter amendment to the Estates, Powers and Trusts Law (EPTL) that expands and clarifies rules for electronic wills and remote witnessing.

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