RCW 11.135.060
Electronic nontestamentary documents
Trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives may be signed electronically, with electronic witnessing and remote notarization where applicable.
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Virtual Estate Planning in Washington
Bryant Law is a fully virtual estate planning law firm serving families across Washington State, from Seattle and the Eastside to every corner of the state, with every consultation held over Zoom. Unlike DIY platforms that generate generic documents or traditional firms that require multiple office visits, Bryant Law pairs the accessibility of a remote process with the precision of a Washington estate planning attorney.
Why It Matters
What Washington Law Decides When You Don’t Have a Plan
If you die without a valid will or other applicable estate-planning documents, Washington’s intestacy laws under Title 11 RCW determine how certain assets are distributed. A court may also need to appoint a guardian for minor children and a personal representative to administer the estate. That process takes time, costs money, and rarely reflects what you wanted.
Three questions worth considering:
Would the person you would choose have the legal authority to make medical and financial decisions on your behalf if you were incapacitated?
If something happened to you tomorrow, do your children have a named guardian in a legally binding document?
Do you know whether your estate would go through probate, and what that process would cost your family in time and legal fees?
Why Virtual
Why Washington Families Are Choosing Virtual Estate Planning Services
Remote estate planning in Washington is a legitimate process supported by Washington law. Washington law recognizes electronic nontestamentary estate-planning documents and electronic signatures under RCW 11.135.060, and its statutes allow certain witnessing and notarization requirements for those documents to be completed through electronic presence or remote notarization.
Wills follow their own separate requirements under RCW 11.12.440, including specific signature and witness rules. The exact execution requirements depend on the document, so Ann walks each client through the signing process required for their particular estate plan.
RCW 11.12.440
Wills
Signed by the testator and two competent witnesses in physical or electronic presence. Ann explains the exact steps for your plan.
The practical difference
No scheduling friction
No time off work, no office visits. Practical for families with busy schedules.
Meet the Attorney
Meet Ann Bryant, Virtual Estate Planning Attorney Serving Washington State
What sets Bryant Law apart is its convenient process and plain-language guidance that helps clients understand what they’re signing. Every client works directly with Ann: your documents are custom-drafted to reflect your family, your goals, and Washington law.
Ann has helped countless families protect their wealth and family with a personalized estate plan, and she can help you too. Request a consultation or take the Trust or Will quiz to get started today.
The Process
Our 100% Virtual Estate Planning Process
Step 01
Virtual Consultation
We meet over Zoom to discuss your family, goals, and concerns. Attorney Ann Bryant will explain your options in plain English and recommend the right package for you.
Step 02
Attorney Drafting & Review
We custom-draft your documents based on your unique needs and goals. We schedule a review session where I walk you through everything in detail. You can ask questions and request changes until you’re satisfied.
Step 03
Signing & Delivery
We provide clear instructions for proper execution under Washington law. Once signed, you’ll receive your final documents and guidance on safe storage and sharing with key people in your life.
FAQ
Common Questions
Straight answers on what Washington law allows for online wills, remote signing, and notarization.
Yes. Washington’s Uniform Electronic Wills Act, RCW 11.12.400 through .491, allows electronic wills. Under RCW 11.12.440, the will must be signed by the testator and signed by at least two competent witnesses in the testator’s physical or electronic presence.
For nontestamentary documents such as trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives, yes. RCW 11.135.060 recognizes electronic signatures on these documents, and electronic witnessing and remote notarization are permitted where applicable. Wills are governed separately, under their own signature and witness requirements.
It depends on the document. Some estate-planning documents require notarization, some require witnesses, and some require both. When notarization is required for an electronic nontestamentary document, Washington law permits the person signing to appear remotely rather than in person.
Yes. Bryant Law handles consultations, drafting, and reviews remotely via Zoom. Depending on the documents in your plan, you may complete signing electronically or on paper, and Ann will explain exactly what applies to your documents.
Yes. Bryant Law works with families statewide, including Seattle, Bellevue, Kirkland, Redmond, Issaquah, Mercer Island, and communities beyond the Seattle metro area.
Ready to Check Estate Planning Off Your To-Do List?
Bryant Law serves families across Washington State, including Seattle, Bellevue, Kirkland, Redmond, Issaquah, Mercer Island, and beyond, through a fully virtual process. Call (206) 487-1245 to get started.
