CLE: Fiduciary Focus: Avoiding Traps Under the New Electronic and Remotely Signed Wills and Trusts Laws
Trust and estate planning has come of age with the recent proliferation of electronic wills, trusts, and power of attorneys, remote witnessing, and notarial act legislation. The impact on executors and trustees is evolving, and it is important that you stay abreast of these changes. Don’t miss this in-depth look at the areas being impacted, as well as the potential pitfalls to avoid in the new age.
Elder law lawyers, business advice counsel, and trusts and estate attorneys with intermediate practice experience who attend this online seminar will better understand: the implications of recent legislation on executors and trustees in the administration of estates and trusts, including acceptance of office, probate of estates, exercise of powers of appointments, reliance on electronic and remote witnessed/acknowledged documents, and custody/safekeeping; select provisions of the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act, Illinois Notary Act, Electronic Wills and Remote Witnessing Act; and how to manage risk and fiduciary liability.
Live Webcast
Wednesday, January 19, 2022
10:00 – 11:00 a.m.
1.0 hour MCLE credit