TITLE 15

UNIFORM PROBATE CODE

CHAPTER 2

INTESTATE SUCCESSION — WILLS

PART 11

UNIFORM ELECTRONIC WILLS ACT

15-2-1109.  CERTIFICATION OF PAPER COPY — ELECTRONICALLY FILED WILL DEEMED ORIGINAL. (1) An individual may create a certified paper copy of an electronic will by affirming under penalty of perjury that a paper copy of the electronic will is a complete, true, and accurate copy of the electronic will. The certified paper copy of the will must include all records affixed to or logically associated with the electronic will.

(2)  For purposes of sections 15-3-303(a)(5) and 15-3-402, Idaho Code, and any related provisions under Idaho rules for electronic filing and service or other applicable rules, an electronic will transmitted to the registrar or court via electronic filing or other electronic means constitutes the original of the electronic will.

(3)  An application or petition for probate of an electronic will filed with the court must state:

(a)  That the electronic will filed with the court is a tamper-evident electronic record;

(b)  That the petition or application includes all records affixed to or logically associated with the electronic will or an explanation of any omitted items; and

(c)  If known, facts regarding the provenance of the electronic will and all records affixed to or logically associated with the electronic will.

History:

[15-2-1109, added 2023, ch. 104, sec. 1, p. 310.]