Otorgamiento eficaz del testamento en sede notarial.

Abstract

The global advancement of technology has significantly transformed everyday life by simplifying complex tasks and optimizing processes through digital mechanisms. This change has also impacted the legal field, where technology has been gradually integrated to streamline procedures and reduce congestion in the judicial system, thereby expanding citizens' access to justice in a more efficient and equitable manner. In this context of digital transformation, the notarial system faces the challenge of adapting to new technologies in order to continue ensuring legal security in a modern society. Tools such as electronic signatures offer multiple benefits: faster procedures, reduced administrative costs, and greater security in notarial documents. They also promote transparency and accessibility in notarial services. However, in Ecuador, a significant legal gap remains: the lack of a regulatory framework that allows for the issuance of wills using electronic signatures. This absence creates legal uncertainty regarding the validity of such documents and limits their acceptance, affecting both citizens and judicial system operators. The lack of regulation also hinders the modernization of the notarial system and prevents the effective implementation of digital tools that could improve estate planning and succession processes.