Video Requiem: Thy Will Be Done

Abstract:     
The modern technology of video recording presents an inexpensive, convenient, and reliable method of preserving a testator's testimony. This article addresses such use of the video recordings in will execution ceremonies to help avoid successful will contests and maintain the implementation of the testator's final wishes. The author provides an outline that may be followed when recording a will ceremony. Also included is a list of advantages and disadvantages of this procedure. Lastly, the author discusses the potential use of the recording to serve as the will itself.

Keywords: wills, estate planning, video recording

JEL Classifications: K11, K19, K39

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