It is a crime to hide a will in New York. New York Penal Law states as follows:
S 190.30 Unlawfully concealing a will.
A person is guilty of unlawfully concealing a will when, with intent
to defraud, he conceals, secretes, suppresses, mutilates or destroys a
will, codicil or other testamentary instrument.
Unlawfully concealing a will is a class E felony.
A class E felony can carry a punishment of up to four years in prison. (Section 70.00(2))
If you are in a situation that involves hiding a will and need to speak to a New York City estate attorney, call the Law Offices of Albert Gureivch at (212) 233-1233.
