Western Australia
Summary of principal Rules 2023
- The Wills Act 1970 (WA) does not provide for electronic signatures to execute a will.
- The Electronic Transaction Act 2011 (WA) (‘ET Act’) excludes its application to wills under part 2 division 2 of the Electronic Transactions Regulations 2012 (WA).
Practical Summary
- Wills cannot be electronically signed in WA.
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Legislation
Electronic Transaction Act 2011 (WA)
Electronic Transactions Regulations 2012 (WA)