Statutes > New York Statutes > EPT - Estates, Powers & Trusts > Article 3 - SUBSTANTIVE LAW OF WILLS > Part 1 - (3-1.1 - 3-1.3) WHO MAY MAKE AND RECEIVE TESTAMENTARY DISPOSITIONS OF PROPERTY; WHAT PROPERTY MAY BE DISPOSED OF BY WILL > 3-1.1 - Who may make wills of, and exercise testamentary powers of appointment over property

3-1.1 - Who may make wills of, and exercise testamentary powers of appointment over property

§ 3-1.1 Who  may  make  wills  of,  and  exercise testamentary powers of            appointment over property    Every person eighteen years of age or over, of sound mind and  memory,  may  by  will dispose of real and personal property and exercise a power  to appoint such property.