At-Home Series - Video Wills

Hannah Allen - 0113 204 5702 - hannah.allen@wrigleys.co.uk wrigleys.co.uk

Video Wills are an attempt to make it easier for people to record their final wishes whilst continuing to protect the elderly and the vulnerable.

In response to the Coronavirus pandemic the UK Government have allowed amendments, which come into force today, to the legislation that deals with the witnessing of Wills, to legalise remote witnessing of Wills.

This video answers the questions:

- What was the procedure for witnessing a Will prior to this pandemic?

- What are the recent changes?

- How does witnessing a Will by video link work practically?

- Should the wording of a Will be amended to reflect that the Will has been witnessed remotely?

- Are there any risks associated with these recent changes?

If you would rather read about this topic please visit our website for our article on video Wills: https://www.wrigleys.co.uk/news/tax-and-estate-planning/video-wills/