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Government considers how wills should be signed in light of the COVID-19 situation

Trusts, Wills & ProbateBy Rachel Damianou 11th May 2020

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Government is currently considering whether the rules on how wills should be signed can be relaxed, particularly in light of the COVID-19 situation. Currently a will is only valid if it is signed in the presence of two independent witnesses who then also sign the will in the presence of the testator. These…

Update on Probate applications in light of COVID-19 restrictions

Trusts, Wills & ProbateBy Rachel Damianou 11th May 2020

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]HM Courts and Tribunal Services (HMCTS) has announced that in light of COVID-19 restrictions, some of their rules have been relaxed in relation to Probate applications. The changes are temporary but are designed to ensure that applications for Probate can continue and can be processed as swiftly as possible even though many of their staff…