Description
Learn the difference between an electronic will and a traditional will and how electronic wills work in a modern society.Electronic wills have become a hot topic in recent years, and especially during the pandemic. They continue to stir debate despite their obvious advantages, which have led to more legislative support and acceptance. As a result, more states permit electronically signed wills and estate planning documents. This topic will discuss the difference between electronic wills and those signed on paper with remote witnesses, as well as the features of the new Uniform Electronic Wills Act.
Date: 2020-10-13 Start Time: End Time:
Learning Objectives
Introduction to Electronic Wills
• Traditional E-Wills
• Video E-Wills
• Text Message E-Wills?
• Relevance of Harmless Error Doctrine
E-Wills Statutes
• E-Wills Are Not Validated by UETA
• Remote Online Notarization – How Does That Work?
• Remote Ink Notarization
Uniform Electronic Wills Act (2019)
• What Qualifies as an E-Will?
• Can Witnesses and Notary Be Present Remotely?
• Self Proving E-Wills
• Revocation Rules
• Choice of Law, Recognition
CLE (Please check the Detailed Credit Information page for states that have already been approved) ,Additional credit may be available upon request. Contact Lorman at 866-352-9540 for further information.
Suzanne Brown Walsh-Murtha Cullina LLP
