Florida Electronic Wills: Secure Your Digital Legacy
đ§Ÿ What Are Florida Electronic Wills?
A Florida electronic will (eWill) is a type of last will and testament that is signed, witnessed, and notarized entirely online. Under the Florida Electronic Wills Act, electronic wills that meet all statutory requirements have the same legal validity as traditional paper wills.

These documents are executed during a secure remote online notarization (RON) session and are stored digitally for easy access and safekeeping.
â ïž We do not provide legal advice or determine whether an electronic will is appropriate for your situation. If you have questions about your rights or how the law applies to you, we recommend speaking with a licensed attorney.
â Requirements for a Valid Florida Electronic Will
Florida law allows a will to be signed and witnessed electronically, provided that certain requirements are met. When using our service, we ensure that the execution process follows the steps outlined in the Florida Electronic Wills Act:
đïž Electronic Signature
The testator signs the will electronically during a live online session.đ„ Witnesses
Two witnesses are presentâeither physically or via remote audio-video communication in compliance with Florida law.đȘȘ Notarization
A Florida-commissioned remote online notary conducts the notarization in real time during the signing session.đ Qualified Custodian
If requested, the will is stored by a qualified custodian, which allows it to be considered a self-proving will under Florida law.
â We ensure that the execution processâincluding witnessing, notarization, and self-proving affidavitâis completed in accordance with Florida law.
â ïž We do not review or evaluate the legal sufficiency of your willâs content. If you need help deciding what to include in your will, or whether a will is right for your needs, we encourage you to speak with a licensed attorney.
đ Benefits of Choosing a Florida Electronic Will
đ Convenience
Complete the entire processâsigning, witnessing, notarization, and custodyâfrom the comfort of your home, without any in-person appointments.
⥠Efficiency
Our streamlined digital workflow makes it easy to get your will typed, executed, and storedâall in one secure online session.
đ Security
As the statutory qualified custodian, we maintain your electronic will in accordance with Florida law, using secure systems that protect it from loss, damage, or unauthorized changes.
đ We follow Floridaâs legal requirements for electronic will execution and custody, ensuring the process is handled properly and securely from start to finish. We do not review or advise on the content of your will.
đ Why Choose Florida Document Specialists?
At Florida Document Specialists, we handle every step of the Florida electronic will execution processâfrom typing the document using the form you select, to notarization and secure, compliant storage as your qualified custodian.
đ§ Our Services
đ Document Typing
We type your electronic will based on the form you select and the information you provide. If you already have a completed will, we can assist with notarization and statutory custody.
đ„ïž Remote Online Notarization (RON)
Our Florida-commissioned online notaries conduct your signing session in full compliance with state law, including proper identity verification and witnessing.
đ Qualified Custodian Services
As a qualified custodian under Florida law, we securely maintain your electronic will to preserve its legal status and ensure accessibility when needed.
đŠ Verified Vault Accessâą (Optional Upgrade)
Want easy access to your notarized documents after the session? Our Verified Vault Accessâą upgrade provides a secure, password-protected QR code linking to your signed will, video recording, and ID verification report. Share it with loved ones or keep it for your recordsâitâs convenience, organized.
â ïž We do not offer legal advice or determine what your will should say. We follow Floridaâs requirements for proper execution and storage of electronic wills and help ensure the process is completed correctly.
đ Take the Next Step Toward Securing Your Estate
Donât wait to modernize your estate planning. At Florida Document Specialists, weâll help you complete your Florida electronic willâincluding typing, online notarization, and secure statutory custody.
Let us handle the technical process so you can focus on your wishes, your family, and your peace of mind.
Ready to begin?
Contact us today and take the first step toward completing your electronic willâquickly, securely, and 100% online.
Experienced Typing and Online Notarization Services
Florida Electronic Will Package
Your All-Inclusive Solution for Creating, Notarizing, and Storing Florida Electronic Wills-
Professional Typing of Your Self-Proving Florida Electronic Will
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Lifetime Qualified Custodian Services
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Online Notarization with Two Witnesses
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Certified Laser-Printed Copy in Blueback
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Optional Verified Vault Accessâą
Couples' Florida Electronic Will Package
All-Inclusive Couples' Solution: Create, Notarize, and Store Two Florida E-Wills-
Two Custom-Drafted, Self-Proving Florida Electronic Wills
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Lifetime Qualified Custodian Services for Both Wills
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Two Online Notarizations with Two Witnesses Each
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Two Certified Laser-Printed Copies in Bluebacks
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Optional Verified Vault Accessâą
Durable Power of Attorney â FREE! (A $190 Value)
Includes typing your document using the form that you select and the information you provide, plus online notarization with two witnesses.
Yes, you read that right: absolutely FREE for a limited time!
Hold the phoneâFREE? As in, zero dollars? No hidden fees? You bet! This is the real deal. A $190 value, yours for nada. No strings, no gimmicksâjust one way we help you plan ahead with confidence.
So, what is a Durable Power of Attorney?
Itâs a document that allows someone you trust to help with things like financial or healthcare matters if you canât do them yourself. Think of it as putting someone in your cornerâjust in case.
Weâll type your document based on the form that you select and the details you provide. Then, weâll help you complete the process with online notarization and two witnesses included. This isn’t a one-size-fits-all serviceâwe follow your instructions carefully to prepare a document that reflects your personal choices.
This special offer wonât last forever. Take advantage now and secure your peace of mind for the futureâfor free!
Advance Directive â Just $39! (A $164 Value)
Includes typing your document using the form that you select, online notarization, and two witnesses.
We know what you’re thinking: “$39 for an Advance Directive that usually costs $164? What’s the catch?” Good newsâthere isnât one. Itâs simply a limited-time offer to help you plan ahead without overpaying.
An Advance Directive isnât just paperworkâitâs your voice when you may not be able to speak. This important document usually includes a Living Will and a Designation of Health Care Surrogate, allowing you to put your medical preferences in writing and name someone you trust to carry out your wishes.
Itâs a sensitive subject, but one worth facing. For a low flat fee, weâll type your Advance Directive using the form that you select and the information you provide. Weâll also help you complete the process with online notarization and two witnesses included.
The peace of mind this offersâfor you and your loved onesâis priceless. But today, itâs just $39.
Plan ahead. Be clear. Take controlâyour way.
Lady Bird Deed â Just $159 (A $274 Value)
Includes typing the deed using the form that you select, online notarization, eRecording, and county recording fees.
Thatâs rightâ$159 (when bundled with an eWill package) for a $274 value! Nope, itâs not a typo or a prank. Itâs simply an unbeatable deal on whatâs known as a Florida Enhanced Life Estate Deedâmore commonly called a Lady Bird Deed.
This unique deed is often used to ensure that ownership of your home or property transfers automatically to someone you choose when you pass awayâwithout going through probate. And the best part? You still keep full control during your lifetime.
Why the quirky name? Itâs not about a bird with a trust fundâthough thatâd be something! Itâs nicknamed after Lady Bird Johnson and has become a popular way to keep things simple for your loved ones while keeping your property rights intact.
For a flat fee of just $159, weâll type your deed based on the form that you select and the information you provide. The package also includes online notarization with a notary experienced in these types of deeds, eRecording, and county recording fees.
Itâs everything you need to complete the processâwith no surprises, no upsells, and no nonsense. Just peace of mind, done right.
HIPAA Waiver â Only $25 (A $114 Value)
Includes typing your document using the form that you select, online notarization, and two witnesses.
This Is No Joke: Donât Let HIPAA Hold You Hostage
“$25 for a HIPAA Waiver worth $114? Whatâs the catch?” Honestly, there isnât one. This isnât just about savingsâitâs about avoiding red tape during critical moments.
Picture this: You’re in a medical emergency, or managing care between multiple doctors. Without the proper paperwork, your loved ones may hit a wallâunable to speak with your providers or access important updates. Thatâs the reality of HIPAA: well-meaning, but often restrictive when it matters most.
A HIPAA Waiver allows you to name the people you trust to receive your medical information and speak with your healthcare providers. It’s a simple way to remove unnecessary barriers and stay in control of your own healthcare communications.
For just $25, weâll type your HIPAA Waiver based on the form that you select and the information you provide. We also include online notarization with two witnesses, so your document is complete and ready for use.
The process is easy, the price is low, and the peace of mind is priceless. Donât waitâput your HIPAA Waiver in place today.
Already Have a Last Will Prepared? Utilize Our Remote Online Notarization and Secure Custodian Services
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Notarization & Qualified Custodian Services for Customer Supplied Wills-
You or Your Attorney Supply the Documents
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Online Notarization with Two Witnesses
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Lifetime Qualified Custodian Services
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Notarize Additional Documents for $25 Each
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Certified Laser-Printed Copy in Blueback
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Discount for Couples - $579 for Both
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Optional Verified Vault Accessâą
Frequently Asked Questions FAQ
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On June 7, 2019, Florida Governor DeSantis signed the Florida Electronic Wills Act. This act allowed for the electronic signing, witnessing, and notarization of wills and other estate planning documents.
It has been lawful to execute an electronic will by online notarization since July 1, 2020.
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An electronic will is not self-proving if it fails to designate a qualified custodian of electronic will, even if there is a notarized self-proving affidavit.
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Florida Statutes Regarding Electronic Wills and Remote Online Notarization (RON)
In 2020 electronic wills became legal in Florida, with the implementation of a law permitting online notarization of most all legal documents. Electronic wills (or eWills) in Florida became available to the general public beginning on July 1, 2020.
Chapter 2019-71 â Florida House Bill No. 409
Electronic Notarization â FS 117.021
Electronic Journal of Online Notarizations â FS 117.245
Online Notarization Procedures â FS 117.265
Supervising the Witnessing of Electronic Records â FS 117.285
Self-Proof of Electronic Will â FS 415.102
Florida Qualified Custodians of Electronic Wills â FS 732.524 (Read our blog on self-proving electronic wills and qualified custodians)
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Most certainly.
Weâve spoken with many attorneys about executing estate planning documents via remote online notarization.  Weâre up and running and available to your practice.
Weâd love to speak with you. Please call 386-256-5540.
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The following is an overview of creating and executing a will online, including some potential benefits and limitations to consider.
One significant advantage of creating a will online is the convenience factor. By using an online service, you can complete the process from the comfort of your own home, without needing to find a traditional notary public or witnesses. Additionally, many businesses that offer notary services, such as UPS, AMSCOT, or your bank, may not notarize wills, making online options more accessible.
Another potential benefit of online wills is the video recording of the will execution process. This video can serve as evidence of your intentions if anyone ever contests your will's validity.
Additionally, online wills may eliminate the risk of losing your will. Most online services provide a certified paper copy, but they also store an electronic version of your will in secure backup systems, ensuring you always have access to a copy.
Finally, creating a will online may be a safer option during the COVID-19 pandemic, as it allows you to complete the process without leaving your home.
It's important to keep in mind that laws around electronic wills and their validity can vary by location, so it's essential to ensure that any online service you use is compliant with the laws in your area. Additionally, it's always a good idea to seek legal advice when creating a will to ensure that your wishes are properly documented and executed.
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Remote Witnesses vs. Witnesses Physically Present
First and foremost, if you intend to use remote witnesses (witnesses not physically in the room with you) you must not be classified as a vulnerable adult. If the signer is a vulnerable adult, then the electronic will (and any other testamentary documents), may not be executed by remote online notarization with remote witnesses. If you have qualified witnesses physically present with you, the electronic will is back in play.
Florida considers a vulnerable adult as:
âa person 18 years of age or older whose ability to perform the normal activities of daily living or to provide for his or her own care or protection is impaired due to a mental, emotional, sensory, long-term physical, or developmental disability or dysfunction, or brain damage, or the infirmities of aging.â
If you are dishonest with your online notary, and it is later found that you were a vulnerable adult when you executed your electronic will, it will not be valid.
General Requirements for Executing an Electronic Will
Testamentary Capacity
Florida law requires that the testator exhibit a minimum level of capacity in order to execute a valid will. Section 732.501 of the Florida Probate Code sets a low threshold of capacity and simply provides:Â Â Any person who is of sound mind and who is either 18 or more years of age or an emancipated minor may make a will.
What is âSound Mindâ
Whether one has testamentary capacity is a question determinable only by mental capacity of the testator at the time he executed his will. The making of a will does not depend upon a sound body but upon a sound mind.   The term, âsound mindâ, means the ability of the testator âto mentally understand in a general way the nature and extent of the property to be disposed of, and the testatorâs relation to those who would naturally claim a substantial benefit from the will, as well as a general understanding of the practical effect of the will as executed.â  In re Wilmottâs Estate, Fla. 1953, 66 So.2d 465, 467, 40 A.L.R.2d 1399; Newman v. Smith, 1919, 77 Fla. 633, 82 So. 236, 241; Hamilton v. Morgan, 1927, 93 Fla. 311, 112 So. 80; and Neal v. Harrington, 1947, 159 Fla. 381, 31 So.2d 391.
Method of Execution
In order for a will to be valid in Florida, it must conform with the execution requirements set forth in the Florida Probate Code. Pursuant to Section 732.502 of the Florida Probate Code, a will must be in writing and must be signed by the testator at the end of the document. The testator will sign the electronic will by pushing a button under the supervision of a qualified notary public.
The testatorâs execution of the will must be witnessed by at least two attesting witnesses who also must sign the will in the presence of the testator and in the presence of each other.
Undue Influence
The signer of an electronic will in Florida must be free from all undue influence. Undue influence can be described when the testator (the person signing the will, the âtestatorâ), is induced to act contrary to their own wishes. The provisions in the will are actually another personâs wishes, not actually that of the testator. If it is later proved that a testator signed his or her will under undue influence, the will could be made invalid.
If you are concerned about undue influence, you are encouraged to speak with a licensed Florida attorney prior to executing your will.
Some factors that could be considered undue influence are:
- Was the alleged undue influencer present when the will was signed?
- Was the alleged undue influencer present when the testator expressed a desire to make a will?
- Did the alleged undue influencer recommend the lawyer that drafted the will?
- Did the alleged undue influence know what the will said before it was signed?
- Did the alleged undue influencer give the lawyer instructions on preparing the will?
- Did the alleged undue influencer pick the witnesses of the will?
- Did the alleges undue influencer keep the will after it was signed?
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Maybe. If you have two witnesses physically present with you during the online notary session, you can execute an electronic will.
Although we completely understand that persons in nursing homes and assisted living facilities would benefit from remote online notarization, Florida law prohibits the online notarization of testamentary documents with remote witnesses by those considered to be, âvulnerable adultsâ. One of the definitions of a vulnerable adult is a person who requires assistance with their day-to-day care.
We would also like to make clear that the discretion of our online notaries public is final in deciding whether or not to continue with an online notarization of a testamentary document.
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Yes.
A paper copy of an electronic will which is certified by a notary public to be a true and correct copy of the electronic will may be offered for and admitted to probate and shall constitute an original of the electronic will.
Florida Document Specialists provides a laser printed copy of the executed electronic will to each customer along with an original notarial certification. This is mailed to the customer by USPS Priority Mail (with tracking number), within 72 hours of the execution of the electronic will. This service is included in the package price.
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Revoking a Will Under Florida Law
An electronic will or codicil is revoked by the testator, or some other person in the testatorâs presence and at the testatorâs direction, by deleting, canceling, rendering unreadable, or obliterating the electronic will or codicil, with the intent, and for the purpose, of revocation, as proved by clear and convincing evidence.
Contact Florida Document Specialists for assistance.
We have a procedure in place to completely destroy the electronic will documents in our possession upon your verified, written request.
You should always keep a copy of the âReference Numberâ that was assigned to your electronic will.
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Florida Statute 732.901 directs that the custodian of a last will and testament must deposit the will with the clerk of court having venue of the estate of the decedent within 10 days after receiving information that the testator is dead.
That being said, there are two different ways the âdepositâ of your will can be facilitated.
1. As part of our service, you will receive a fully executed copy of your electronic will on paper, along with an original notarized certificate from the qualified will custodian certifying the copy to be an authentic and unaltered copy of the original. You can keep this paper will in a safe place (as you would a traditional will), and make a responsible person of your choosing aware of itâs location. The court should accept this document as the deposit of the, âoriginal willâ, since it is an electronically notarized document. This is the preferred method.
2. If Florida Document Specialists is made aware of the passing of a person whose electronic will is in our custody, we are required by law to deposit the will with the clerk of court having venue of the estate of the decedent within 10 days after receiving information that the testator is dead. There is no additional charge for this service.
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Your electronic will, the electronic notary journal entry, and the audio-video recording of the online notary session, will be retained by Florida Document Specialists until you tell us to destroy it.
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Secure Cloud Storage
- At our company, we offer private cloud storage that ensures the safety and confidentiality of your files. Our system replicates your files across multiple datacenter locations that are certified for their security and reliability, giving you peace of mind.Â
- Your files are encrypted from end-to-end, which means that they're protected against unauthorized access at all times. You can view or download your files at any time using a link that's available to you 24/7/365.Â
- We comply with global data privacy regulations to keep your files safe in the cloud. Our system is compliant with USA, EU/UK GDPR, and Canadian data residency laws, ensuring that your files are always stored securely and according to the relevant regulations.
Tamper-Proof Documents and Digital Signatures
When you use Florida Document Specialists to notarize a document, the notary will use digital certificates to ensure that the document is tamper-proof. A digital certificate is a type of electronic document that is issued by a trusted third party, such as a certification authority.
The digital certificate is used to verify the identity of the signer and to create a unique digital signature that is attached to the document. This digital signature acts as a seal of authenticity, indicating that the document has not been altered or tampered with since it was signed.
The digital signature is created using a complex algorithm that generates a unique code that is impossible to replicate. This code is based on the contents of the document, as well as the signer's private key, which is a unique identifier that is known only to the signer.
When the document is signed and the digital signature is attached, the notary will also include a digital certificate that verifies the authenticity of the signature. This certificate is issued by a trusted third party and contains information about the signer, the notary, and the digital signature itself.
The use of digital certificates and signatures ensures that the document is tamper-proof and that it cannot be altered or forged after it has been signed. This provides a high level of security and authenticity for online notarized documents, giving you confidence in their legal validity.
- At our company, we offer private cloud storage that ensures the safety and confidentiality of your files. Our system replicates your files across multiple datacenter locations that are certified for their security and reliability, giving you peace of mind.Â
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No. Most Florida online notaries do not have the technology or training to execute electronic wills.
Some online notaries are ignorant of the rules and are performing unlawful notarizations of online wills.