HB 2054 Summary

• Authorizes electronic wills in Arizona as a valid alternative to paper wills, with requirements including electronic signatures from the testator and at least two witnesses who were physically present.

• Requires electronic wills to include a copy of the testator's government-issued identification card current at time of execution and the date each party electronically signed.

• Establishes "qualified custodian" requirement to maintain exclusive control of electronic wills and defines procedures for custodian succession and transfer of custody.

• Creates "certified paper original" process allowing electronic wills to be converted to tangible form with supporting affidavits documenting the chain of custody and authenticity.

• Adds witness restrictions for wills executed on or after October 1, 2019, prohibiting devisees and their relatives by blood, marriage, or adoption from serving as witnesses unless the will is self-proved.