Last will and testament: written by hand, not signed online

A holographic will has to be written and signed entirely by hand; the alternative is a will made before a notary. An electronic signature is not valid for a will, and canusign does not replace either form. Every document signed with canusign gets a timestamp and an audit certificate.

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What canusign does

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Simple electronic signature under eIDAS

Simple electronic signature under eIDAS, valid where the law does not require a handwritten signature or notarisation.

PDF with certificate

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Three steps

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3

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Everyone signs in the browser. Then you download the PDF with its audit certificate.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does a will need to be handwritten?

In many jurisdictions, a holographic will must be entirely handwritten and signed. Alternatively, a notarized will is possible.

Can I change my will at any time?

Yes, a will can be revoked or replaced by a new will at any time, as long as you have testamentary capacity.

What happens without a will?

Without a will, intestate succession applies: spouse and children inherit first, then parents and siblings.

Others show the signature. We show that it is genuine.

Verification page

Anyone can compare the PDF online with the stored version. The file never leaves the browser.

Timestamp

RFC 3161 by DigiCert, listed as trusted in Adobe Acrobat.

Audit certificate

At the end of the document: document ID, QR code, time of every signature and hash of the stored version.

Seal

Electronic seal in the PDF that makes any later change visible.

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Functions, database and files run in Frankfurt am Main, processing stays in the EU.

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