Wills

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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.

24 Jul 2020
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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.

27 Apr 2020

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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.

31 Mar 2020
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Partners to inherit more from intestate estates

We welcome news that spouses or civil partners with children will be able to inherit £270,000 from intestate estates.

15 Jan 2020
Online probate service for legal professionals

HM Courts and Tribunals Service is rolling out a national pilot for probate that will enable legal professionals to access the online service.

10 Jan 2020
The nine year old girl who got nothing

Jane Cassell writes about marriage, wills, and her personal experiences as a nine year old girl who got nothing.

30 Jan 2019
Jane Cassell as a child