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§ 15-11-1310. Uniformity of Application and Construction

In applying and construing this uniform act, consideration must be given to the need to promote uniformity of the law with respect to its subject matter among states that enact it. Source: L. 2021: Entire part added with relocations, (SB 21-266), ch. 423, p. 2800, § 11, effective July 2.

§ 15-11-1311. Application of Part

This part 13 applies to the will of a decedent who dies on or after July 2, 2021. Source: L. 2021: Entire part added with relocations, (SB 21-266), ch. 423, p. 2800, § 11, effective July 2.

§ 15-11-1308. Electronic Will Attested and Made Self-Proving at Time of Execution

An electronic will may be simultaneously executed, attested, and made self-proving by acknowledgment of the testator and affidavits of the witnesses. The acknowledgment and affidavits under subsection (1) of this section must be: Made in the physical presence of an officer authorized to administer oaths under law of the state in which the testator signs […]

§ 15-11-1211. Disclaimer of Power Held in Fiduciary Capacity

If a fiduciary disclaims a power held in a fiduciary capacity that has not been exercised, the disclaimer takes effect as of the time the instrument creating the power becomes irrevocable. If a fiduciary disclaims a power held in a fiduciary capacity that has been exercised, the disclaimer takes effect immediately after the last exercise […]

§ 15-11-1309. Certification of Paper Copy

An individual may create a certified paper copy of an electronic will by affirming under penalty of perjury that a paper copy of the electronic will is a complete, true, and accurate copy of the electronic will. If the electronic will is made self-proving, the certified paper copy of the will must include the self-proving […]

§ 15-11-1212. Delivery or Filing

As used in this section, “beneficiary designation” means an instrument, other than an instrument creating a trust, naming the beneficiary of: An annuity or insurance policy; An account with a designation for payment on death; A security registered in beneficiary form; A pension, profit-sharing, retirement, or other employment-related benefit plan; or Any other nonprobate transfer […]

§ 15-11-1213. When Disclaimer Barred or Limited

A disclaimer is barred by a written waiver of the right to disclaim. A disclaimer of an interest in property is barred if any of the following events occur before the disclaimer becomes effective: The disclaimant accepts the interest sought to be disclaimed; The disclaimant voluntarily assigns, conveys, encumbers, pledges, or transfers the interest sought […]

§ 15-11-1214. Tax-Qualified Disclaimer

Notwithstanding any other provision of this part 12, if, as a result of a disclaimer or transfer, the disclaimed or transferred interest is treated pursuant to the provisions of title 26 of the United States internal revenue code, as now or hereafter amended, or any successor statute thereto, and the regulations promulgated thereunder, as never […]

§ 15-11-1215. Filing or Registering of Disclaimer

If an instrument transferring an interest in or power over property subject to a disclaimer is required or permitted by law to be filed or registered, the disclaimer may be filed or registered. Failure to file or register the disclaimer does not affect its validity as between the disclaimant and persons to whom the property […]