On April 8, 2020, Arizona Governor Doug Ducey signed Executive Order 2020-26 that allows Remote Online Notarization laws passed by the Arizona Legislature to become effective as of April 10, 2020, which would have otherwise become effective on July 1, 2020.

The obvious benefit of this order is that estate planners can now execute documents remotely via electronic signature and notarization rather than risking in person execution of essential estate planning documents in light of government recommendations due to COVID-19.

If you are considering creating your first estate plan or wish to update your existing plan, please call (480)930-5859 for a free consultation.