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Don’t forget digital assets when making a will

Our new research shows just over a quarter of people know what happens to their digital assets when they die and why to include them in their will.

06 Jan 2021
Law Society research – 7% of respondents made or updated their will during the first COVID-19 lockdown

We've unveiled new research that shows 7% of respondents made or updated their will during the first UK-wide COVID-19 lockdown.

02 Dec 2020

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Raising standards in the tax advice market call for evidence – Law Society response

We responded to an HMRC call for evidence about ways to raise standards and increase transparency in the tax advice market.

01 Sep 2020
Remote witnessing for wills to become law

We cautiously welcome news the government will allow wills to be witnessed remotely for the next two years in response to the coronavirus pandemic.

25 Jul 2020
Update on legal practitioner keyworkers and testing

The government has confirmed which types of legal practitioners are keyworkers essential to running of the justice system.

28 Apr 2020
Where there’s a will, we’re looking for the way

Melinda Giles, Partner at Giles Wilson and Executive Committee member of the Law Society Private Client section, discusses wills, the legalities, and what you can do to help clients during coronavirus.

01 Apr 2020