Putting Trust in Technology: A Pandemic's Effect on Remote Estate Planning

Authors

• Amy Weiss, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law

Abstract

The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the adoption of remote witnessing and notarization in trusts and estates, offering convenience but introducing risks like fraud and privacy concerns. The article advocates for a balanced approach, suggesting uniform national standards to mitigate these risks while maintaining the benefits of remote processes.

Disciplines

Entertainment, Arts, and Sports Law | Estates and Trusts | Law | Science and Technology Law

Recommended Citation

Amy Weiss, Putting Trust in Technology: A Pandemic's Effect on Remote Estate Planning, 40 Cardozo Arts & Ent. L.J. 825 (2023).
Available at: https://larc.cardozo.yu.edu/cardozoaelj/vol40/iss3/9