Title 75  Chapter 13  Part 2  Section 207

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Title 75Utah Uniform Probate Code
Chapter 13Uniform Electronic Estate Planning Documents Act
Part 2Electronic Non-Testamentary Estate Planning Documents
Section 207Witnessing and attestation.
(Effective 5/6/2026)

Effective 5/6/2026
75-13-207.  Witnessing and attestation.
(1)If other law of this states bases the validity of a non-testamentary estate planning document on whether the non-testamentary estate planning document is signed, witnessed, or attested by another individual, the signature, witnessing, or attestation of that individual may be electronic.
(2)
(a)As used in this Subsection (2), "electronic presence" means that two or more individuals in different locations are able to communicate in real time to the same extent as if the individuals were physically present in the same location.
(b)If other law of this state bases the validity of a non-testamentary estate planning document on whether the non-testamentary estate planning document is signed, witnessed, or attested by another individual in the presence of the individual signing the document, the presence requirement is satisfied if the individuals are in each other's electronic presence.


Enacted by Chapter 302, 2026 General Session
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