Resources
Standards documents, research, and educational materials for legislators, registry providers, and estate planning professionals.
Standards & Documents
EDRS-1.0 Standard
The complete Estate Document Registry Standard version 1.0, defining requirements for document registration, verification, access control, and audit logging.
UEDRA ULC Proposal
Full text of the study committee proposal submitted to the Uniform Law Commission for a Uniform Estate Document Registry Act.
EDRS Self-Assessment Checklist
Annex C compliance checklist for registry providers seeking EDRS-1.0 certification. Covers all mandatory and recommended requirements.
EDRS API Schema Summary
Technical overview of the EDRS-1.0 API schema, including endpoint definitions, authentication flows, and data models.
Research & Reports
ABA Commission on Law and Aging: Lost and Contested Wills
American Bar Association research on the frequency and consequences of lost, contested, and fraudulently altered estate planning documents.
GAO Report: Elder Fraud and Financial Exploitation
Government Accountability Office findings on the scale and impact of elder financial exploitation, including power of attorney abuse.
POLST Registry Studies: Lessons for Estate Documents
Research on existing POLST (Physician Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment) registries and their applicability to broader estate document registry models.
Uniform Law Commission: UEEPDA Analysis
Background materials on the Uniform Electronic Estate Planning Documents Act, adopted by 14 states and DC.
Educational Materials
Understanding Estate Document Registries
A plain-language guide explaining what estate document registries are, why they matter, and how EDRS-1.0 establishes a standard for interoperability and security.
EDRS Compliance Roadmap for Providers
Step-by-step guide for existing and prospective registry providers to achieve EDRS-1.0 certification, from self-assessment through third-party audit.
Legislative Brief: Why UEDRA Matters
A concise briefing document for legislators and policy staff outlining the case for a uniform estate document registry act and its benefits for constituents.
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