CA AB1667

Requires the California Law Revision Commission to deliver a study to the Legislature by September 30, 2022 regarding the feasibility of electronic wills.

Study must examine how electronic wills are treated by the Uniform Law Commission, other states, and countries, including relevant case studies.

Study must address common electronic will issues including formation, electronic signatures, authentication, remote notarization, remote witnessing, storage, custodianship, court delivery, evidence authentication, codicils, and revocation.

Study must evaluate the harmless error rule, electronic testamentary intent expressions that lack formalities, and fraud or undue influence risks compared to traditional wills.

If the commission determines electronic wills are prudent without unnecessary fraud risks, the study shall recommend a comprehensive legislative proposal for recognizing electronic wills in California.