A will executed electronically but not in compliance with RCW 11.12.440(1) is an electronic will under RCW 11.12.400 through 11.12.491 if executed in compliance with the law of the jurisdiction where the testator is:

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Terms Used In Washington Code 11.12.430

  • Electronic: means relating to technology having electrical, digital, magnetic, wireless, optical, electromagnetic, or similar capabilities. See Washington Code 11.02.005
  • Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
  • Testator: A male person who leaves a will at death.
(1) Physically located when the will is signed; or
(2) Domiciled or resides when the will is signed or when the testator dies.

NOTES:

Effective date2021 c 140 §§ 1001-1016: See note following RCW 11.12.400.