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July 1, 2020 The “Vulnerable Adult” Exception and the Remote Execution of Testamentary Documents (Submitted by Richard N. Sherrill) – Effective July 1, 2020, Florida law allows for the remote witnessing and notarization of electronic wills and other testamentary documents. There is, however, an exception which prevents the use of such technology by “vulnerable adults.” RPPTL Section Member, Richard Sherill, discusses this important “vulnerable adult” exception in this 7 ½ minute video. https://youtu.be/qiUyQ6vWnyw
Remote Online Notary Checklist for Recorded Portion of Notarization of Estate Planning Documents (Submitted by J. Allison Archbold) - RPPTL Section Member, Allison Archbold has prepared a useful checklist for Remote Online Notaries (RONs) who intend to notarize estate planning documents after July 1, 2020.
IRS Now Accepting Digital Image Signatures In Lieu of Originals (Submitted by Rachel Bouchard Chaimowiz and Robert L. Lancaster) – Read about the IRS’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic by temporarily accepting digital signatures in lieu of originals for certain documents.