(1) 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. The certified paper copy of the will must include all records affixed to or logically associated with the electronic will.
(2) For purposes of sections 15-3-303(a)(5) and 15-3-402, Idaho Code, and any related provisions under Idaho rules for electronic filing and service or other applicable rules, an electronic will transmitted to the registrar or court via electronic filing or other electronic means constitutes the original of the electronic will.
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Terms Used In Idaho Code 15-2-1109

  • Electronic: means relating to technology having electrical, digital, magnetic, wireless, optical, electromagnetic, or similar capabilities. See Idaho Code 15-2-1102
  • Electronic will: means a will executed electronically in compliance with section 15-2-1105(1), Idaho Code. See Idaho Code 15-2-1102
  • Probate: Proving a will
  • Record: means information that is inscribed on a tangible medium or that is stored in an electronic or other medium and is retrievable in perceivable form. See Idaho Code 15-2-1102
  • State: means a state of the United States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the United States Virgin Islands, or any territory or insular possession subject to the jurisdiction of the United States. See Idaho Code 15-2-1102
  • Tamper-evident: means a feature of an electronic record whereby evidence of any change to the electronic record is preserved. See Idaho Code 15-2-1102
  • Will: includes a codicil and any testamentary instrument that merely appoints an executor, revokes or revises another will, nominates a guardian, or expressly excludes or limits the right of an individual or class to succeed to property of the decedent passing by intestate succession. See Idaho Code 15-2-1102
(3) An application or petition for probate of an electronic will filed with the court must state:
(a) That the electronic will filed with the court is a tamper-evident electronic record;
(b) That the petition or application includes all records affixed to or logically associated with the electronic will or an explanation of any omitted items; and
(c) If known, facts regarding the provenance of the electronic will and all records affixed to or logically associated with the electronic will.