The New South Wales Supreme Court is contending with a question that traverses the intersection of law and technology. The case involves a deceased 85-year-old widow who recorded a video will that amended a written will that she had signed just two days before. The woman wanted to amend her will to give her daughters a greater share of her estate as a reward for being there to care for her. Justice Geoff Lindsay acknowledged that this case is unusual and that the court has never before admitted a video will into probate. There are many jurisdictions where video wills are not accepted so it is a good idea to follow the appropriate legal formalities when drafting a will.
See Michaela Whitbourn, NSW Supreme Court considers ‘novel’ case of video will, The Sydney Morning Herald, August 10, 2015.
Special thanks to Brian Cohan (Attorney at Law, Law Offices of Brian J. Cohan, P.C.) for bringing this article to my attention.
