Global Evolution of Electronic Wills and COVID-19
In response to COVID-19, courts were forced to adapt to the pandemic and adopt new rules regarding in-person and remote proceedings. The list below contains links to each state’s laws and rules related to remote proceedings....more
On October 17, 2023, the U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) updated its Internal Revenue Manual (IRM) to fully incorporate into the IRM certain e-signature policies and procedures permitting the use of electronic signatures...more
On December 29, 2022, the IRS issued proposed regulations that would permanently allow retirement plans to accept remote participant elections and spousal consents. PROPOSED REGULATIONS STEM FROM THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC-...more
(Original Article dated April 14, 2020) - UPDATE: By Executive Order 202.72 dated November 3, 2020, Governor Cuomo has further extended his prior orders permitting the use of audio-visual technology for notarization and...more
UPDATE: By Executive Order 202.67 dated October 4, 2020, Governor Cuomo has further extended his prior orders permitting the use of audio-visual technology for notarization and witnessing, as provided below, through November...more
UPDATE: By Executive Order 202.60 dated September 4, 2020, Governor Cuomo has further extended his prior orders permitting the use of audio-visual technology for notarization and witnessing, as provided below, through October...more