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?
Discussion regarding California’s new Uniform Trust Decanting Act, effective January 1, 2019.
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John A. Hartog Named to Northern California Super Lawyers’ 2019“Top 10” List
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