§ 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.
§ 15-11-1218. Severability
If any provision of this part 12 or its application to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the invalidity shall not affect any other provision or application of this part 12 that can be given effect without the invalid provision or application. Source: L. 2011: Entire part added, (SB 11-166), ch. 203, p. 868, […]
§ 15-11-1301. Short Title
This part 13 may be cited as the “Colorado Uniform Electronic Wills Act”. Source: L. 2021: Entire part added with relocations, (SB 21-266), ch. 423, p. 2796, § 11, effective July 2.
§ 15-11-1302. Definitions
In this part 13: “Electronic” means relating to technology having electrical, digital, magnetic, wireless, optical, electromagnetic, or similar capabilities. “Electronic presence” means the relationship of two or more individuals in different locations communicating in real time to the same extent as if the individuals were physically present in the same location. “Electronic will” means a […]
§ 15-11-1303. Law Applicable to Electronic Wills – Principles of Equity
An electronic will is a will for all purposes of the law of this state. The law of this state applicable to wills and principles of equity apply to an electronic will, except as modified by this part 13. Source: L. 2021: Entire part added with relocations, (SB 21-266), ch. 423, p. 2797, § 11, […]
§ 15-11-1304. Choice of Law Regarding Execution
A will executed electronically but not in compliance with section 15-11-1305 (1) is an electronic will under this part 13 if executed in compliance with the law of the jurisdiction where the testator is: Physically located when the will is signed; or Domiciled or resides when the will is signed or when the testator dies. […]
§ 15-11-1305. Execution of Electronic Will
Subject to section 15-11-1308 (4), and except as provided in section 15-11-1306, an electronic will must be: A record that is readable as text at the time of signing under subsection (1)(b) of this section; Signed by: The testator; or Another individual in the testator’s name, in the testator’s physical presence, and by the testator’s […]
§ 15-11-1208. Disclaimer of Interest by Trustee
If a trustee disclaims an interest in property that otherwise would have become trust property, the interest does not become trust property. Source: L. 2011: Entire part added, (SB 11-166), ch. 203, p. 864, § 1, effective August 10.
§ 15-11-1306. Harmless Error
Section 15-11-503 applies to a will executed electronically. Source: L. 2021: Entire part added with relocations, (SB 21-266), ch. 423, p. 2798, § 11, effective July 2.