Wills and Trust Instruments – Electronic Execution
What this bill does
Authorizing a person to execute an electronic will or remotely witnessed will without a notary public if the supervising attorney creates a certified will that contains a certain form attached or annexed to the will; prohibiting a supervising attorney from being a witness to an electronic will or remotely witnessed will if the will is executed without a notary public; and authorizing a notary public located in the State to perform a notarial act using communication technology for a remotely located individual for a trust instrument.
Analysis reads the bill text, the fiscal note, and the witness list. It is generated by Claude and reviewed by nobody, so check the source documents before you rely on it.
Testimony (5)
MGA witness list| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Lasley, Jonathan | MSBA Estate and Trust Law Section | Oral |
| FAV | Katana, Shaolilobbyist | Maryland State Bar Association | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Delegate Fisher, W., Delegate Fisher, W.legislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Hubbard, Christine | Individual | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Kahl, Sarah | Individual | Oral + Written (PDF) |