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Probate

Nov. 13, 2024

Electronic communications do not constitute valid trust amendments

Lines drawn in digital ink: Trotter v. Van Dyck upholds traditional formalities in the face of modern technology.

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The intersection of technology and law has created both opportunities and challenges for legal professionals. As digital communication becomes ubiquitous, questions inevitably arise about how new technologies fit within long-established legal frameworks. One recent case that addresses these questions head-on is Trotter v. Van Dyck, 103 Cal.App.5th 126 (2024). In this significant decision, the California Court of Appeal clarified the role of emails and electronic c...

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