14-2522. Electronic record; access; destruction

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A research copy — for the controlling text, always check the official state or federal source. Not legal advice.

A. A qualified custodian shall provide access to or information concerning the electronic will in the electronic record or the certified paper original of the electronic will only to:

1. The testator or another person as directed by the written instructions of the testator.

2. After the death of the testator, the nominated personal representative of the testator or any interested person.

B. A qualified custodian may destroy the electronic record at the earlier of:

1. One hundred years after the testator's death.

2. Five years after the testator's last will is admitted to probate and all appellate opportunities have been exhausted.

C. A qualified custodian shall cancel, render unreadable or obliterate the electronic record if the testator directs the qualified custodian to do so in a writing executed with the same formalities required for the execution of an electronic will.