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Is Storing Your Will and Estate Documents in the Cloud a Good Idea?

Lately, many companies advertise cloud services for storing important documents securely. But should you store your wills, powers of attorney, and healthcare documents in the cloud? In this video, Joel Beck, an estate planning and probate attorney with Peach State Wills & Trusts, shares crucial insights.

Key Points:

☁️ Storing Copies: While it’s okay to store copies of your documents electronically, you must keep the original paper copies.
☁️ Georgia Law on Wills: Under Georgia law, if the original will cannot be found upon your death, it is presumed to be revoked. This makes the original document essential.
☁️ Admitting Copies to Probate: Admitting a copy of a will to probate requires proving the original was lost or destroyed inadvertently, which is a challenging process.
☁️ Current Legal Standards: As of March 2024, electronic copies of wills are not legally sufficient in Georgia. Always keep your original documents safe and ensure trusted individuals know their location.

If you have an estate planning question in Georiga, contact us today at 678-551-7082 or visit our website at https://www.peachstatewills.com/.

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