[WSBAPT] Signature for PR declination - testate probate

[Suzanne Lieberman]

Hello,

Does anyone know whether the courts will accept an electronic signature for
a PR declination? Signer, decedent's sister, is first valid PR named in
will (first is decedent's ex-wife). Signer signed electronically, using a
cursive e-signature, and did not include the "/s/." Signer's signature also
includes a hyphenated name not included in the typed name below the
signature line.

We represent the sole beneficiary and daughter of decedent, the proposed
PR, who was 8 when the will was done. I have always gotten wet signatures
for these declinations so an e-signature is a first for me but I don't want
to bother the aunt for a wet signature if one is not needed because she is
a bit difficult. (But I supposed I'd need to ask again anyway as the signed
name needs to precisely reflect the typed name below the signature line,
correct?)

Sincerely,

Suzanne Lieberman
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