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The Future Is (Almost) Here: Electronic Wills in California

Feb 11, 2020
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David D. Little
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A valid will in California must be in writing, signed by the testator. This means a physical writing. Electronic documents, with electronic signatures, are valid for many transactions in California under the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act, but it does not apply for wills.  In an increasingly paperless world, is it time to update the law to allow electronic wills?

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