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Remote witnessing during COVID-19
Record ID:
84900
Format:
LIJ Article
Year:
2020
Author:
Cooper, Donna ; Erwin, Carly ;
Subject:
Signature Witness ; Pandemics ; Witnesses ; Digital Signatures ; Emergency Legislation ; Duties (Obligations) ;
Source:
LIJ (2020) 94 No 7
Date_of_entry:
30/06/2020
Notes:
COVID-19 Omnibus Act FAQ's - COVID-19 Omnibus (Emergency Measures) Act 2020 (Vic) -- Emergency legislation has been enacted to allow for temporary remote signing and witnessing of some documents. It is important for solicitors to be aware of the obligations under these provisions -- remote witnessing - wills - power of attorney - affidavit - statutory declarations -- Companies signing documentss electronically -- software to be used for electronic signing.
Section:
Practice
Month:
July

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