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HB21-1004

Colorado Uniform Electronic Wills Act

Concerning the "Colorado Uniform Electronic Wills Act".
Session:
2021 Regular Session
Subject:
Probate, Trusts, & Fiduciaries
Bill Summary



The act enacts the "Colorado Uniform Electronic Wills Act", which declares that an electronic will is a will for all purposes of Colorado law. The act specifies the requirements for:

  • Executing and revoking an electronic will;
  • Simultaneously executing, attesting, and making an electronic will; and
  • Certifying a paper copy of an electronic will.
    (Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)

Status

Introduced
Passed
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Bill Text

  • All Versions (7 )
    Date Bill Type Documents
    01/21/2021 Signed Act PDF
    01/15/2021 Final Act PDF
    01/15/2021 Rerevised PDF
    01/14/2021 Revised PDF
    01/14/2021 Reengrossed PDF
    01/13/2021 Engrossed PDF
    01/13/2021 Introduced PDF

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