§ 4-101. Definitions
West's Annotated Code of MarylandEstates and TrustsEffective: October 1, 2021
Effective: October 1, 2021
MD Code, Estates and Trusts, § 4-101
§ 4-101. Definitions
(b) “Electronic” means technology having electrical, digital, magnetic, wireless, optical, electromagnetic, or similar capabilities.
(c) “Electronic presence” means two or more individuals communicating in real time using electronic audio-visual means to the same extent as if the individuals were in the physical presence of each other.
(d) “Electronic signature” means an electronic symbol, sound, or process attached to or logically associated with a record and executed or adopted by an individual with the intent to sign the record.
(e) “Electronic will” means a will containing one or more electronic signatures and executed in compliance with this subtitle.
(f) “Physical presence” means being close enough to see, hear, and speak with another individual without using electronic audio-visual means.
(g) “Record” means information readable as text that is inscribed on a tangible medium or that is stored in an electronic medium and retrievable in perceivable form.
(h) “Remotely witnessed will” means a will that is:
(i) “Sign” means, with present intent to authenticate or adopt a record, to:
(j) “Supervising attorney” means an individual who has been admitted to practice law before the courts of this State and is in good standing.
(k) “Will” means a record that the testator intends to adopt as the testator's codicil or testamentary instrument and that:
Credits
Added by Acts 2021, c. 686, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2021.
MD Code, Estates and Trusts, § 4-101, MD EST & TRST § 4-101
Current through legislation effective through April 9, 2023, from the 2024 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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