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No Paper? No Problem: Ushering in Electronic Wills Through California's "Harmless Error" Provision.

Authors :
Gürer, Gökalp Y.
Source :
U.C. Davis Law Review; Jun2016, Vol. 49 Issue 5, p1955-1986, 32p
Publication Year :
2016

Abstract

The article focuses on origin of the modern will's formal requirements by tracing its evolution through the Statute of Wills of 1540, Statute of Frauds of 1677, and Wills Act of 1837. It mentions that detailed description of the current state of wills law in California, highlighting and explaining the writing, signature, and attestation requirements. It also mentions that the Uniform Probate Code with the public policy supports harmless error's inclusion of electronic wills.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
01974564
Volume :
49
Issue :
5
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
U.C. Davis Law Review
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
115931895