Are the Power of Attorney and Representation and Will forms on the computer legal if they are witnessed?
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Are the Power of Attorney and Representation and Will forms on the computer legal if they are witnessed?
Asked on April 11, 2019 under Estate Planning, Alaska
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 5 years ago | Contributor
What do you mean "on the computer"? Do you mean that you used standard forms that you downloaded or which came on a software package--then printed them out. and had them properly witnessed as you signed them? If so, as a generally matter, yes, they are legal: so long as signed and witnessed in accordance with your state's laws for doing so, they would be valid. Wills, etc. can be written in variety of ways so long as properly signed and witnessed. It is possible that certain specific provisions in the forms could be invalid, IF those provisions conflict with your state's laws; that is something you would need an attorney to review the forms to determine.
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