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Use a "Power of Attorney" (POA) to assign a trusted person the authority to spend your money and sell or dispose of your property during your lifetime. If they have POA, they can do this without telling you. You can still make your own decisions even though you gave your agent similar authority.

New York's new POA law requires that the principal's signature be notarized in addition to the POA being signed with two witnesses present (note that the notary can be one of your witnesses). New York's old power of attorney law also required POAs to be notarized, but didn't require them to be witnessed.

The signed original RP-5217-PDF must accompany all deeds and correction deeds upon filing with the Recording Officer. A filing fee is also required. Limited data items (date of Sale, full sale price, spelling error, etc) may require a change AFTER the form is filled and signed.

To change a deed in New York City, you will need a deed signed and notarized by the grantor. The deed must also be filed and recorded with the Office of the City Register. Transfer documents identifying if any taxes are due must also be filed and recorded with the City Register.

If you are buying or selling a home in the state of New York, it is required that you work with an attorney to process all contracts and represent you at the closing.

In New York, real estate cannot be transferred via TOD deeds. Instead, property owners often use other mechanisms such as joint ownership or trusts to avoid probate. Consulting with an experienced estate planning attorney is recommended to explore the best options for your circumstances.