PROMOTION Lockdown Wills Can I Witness a Will through Video? U ntil late July 2020, it seemed that Wills could not be witnessed via 2. Pan the camera around the room before the signing of the Will takes place. video link. Nicola Moulds, SAS Dariels LLP That is about to change as Wills witnessed via video conferencing facilities are to be legalised in England and Wales. The legislation will apply from 31st January 2020 for up to 2 years. Furthermore, once the testator has signed the Will, it must be sent to the witnesses to be signed, preferably within 24 hours. Until the testator and both witnesses have signed the same document, it is not a valid Will. It is far from perfect, but following these steps might help alleviate potential future POTENTIAL DISPUTES While this is an understandable step by concerns. 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Ensure the video conference is being recorded; and ostate, contact Nicola Moulds on 0161 475 1207 Solicitors. or email nicola.moulds@sasdaniels.co.uk. HAVE YOU BEEN LEFT OUT OF A WILL? The death of a loved one can become even more painful if there are disputes or challenges over their estate. Whist a Wil can bring closure, it can also leave unanswered questions such as Why wasn't i left anything? · Why didn't the house pass to me? Is the Will valid? Was the estate undervalued? We're Here to Help The specialist Contentious Probate team at SAS Daniels provide expert advice on disputes involving Wills, trusts and estates. We understand the sensitive nature of such disputes and will guide you through every step of the way, whether you're facing a daim or would ike to dispute a Wil. sasdaniels.co.uk | 01244 305900 sas daniels LLP Solicitors. SAS Danets LLPaimited Lubity artrerhp egutored in England and Wales wth egistered tumber OC13 Aut of members is avalable at our regiatered offon 0 Crek ret ockport Chee oAD SAS Di Ptorsed and reped by the Solonn egaton Ahority PROMOTION Lockdown Wills Can I Witness a Will through Video? U ntil late July 2020, it seemed that Wills could not be witnessed via 2. Pan the camera around the room before the signing of the Will takes place. video link. Nicola Moulds, SAS Dariels LLP That is about to change as Wills witnessed via video conferencing facilities are to be legalised in England and Wales. The legislation will apply from 31st January 2020 for up to 2 years. Furthermore, once the testator has signed the Will, it must be sent to the witnesses to be signed, preferably within 24 hours. Until the testator and both witnesses have signed the same document, it is not a valid Will. It is far from perfect, but following these steps might help alleviate potential future POTENTIAL DISPUTES While this is an understandable step by concerns. If you are making a will during lockdown, It is still sensible to have it signed and witnessed in person if you can adhere to the applicable social distancing guidelines. the Ministry, it could lead to an increase in disputes arising after a testator's death. One problem is that, if they are not in the physical proximity of the testator, the witnesses will not know who else is present but out of shot. This could make it easier Aala z. SAS Daniels LLP So as to the question posed above: "Can lockdown Wills be witnessed by video conferencing?, The answer is now "Yes' but For advice on making Wils, please contact for persons to be unduly influenced into Aslia ljaz on 0161 475 1218 or emal you should proceed with caution and ensure that you comply with the guidelines, making a Will. aalia.ijaz@sasdaniels.co.uk. FROM A PRACTICAL PERSPECTIVE, If you require advice on the validity of yours or a loved one's Wil and/or the implications on an THE MAIN SIGNATORY COULD: sas daniels LLP 1. Ensure the video conference is being recorded; and ostate, contact Nicola Moulds on 0161 475 1207 Solicitors. or email nicola.moulds@sasdaniels.co.uk. HAVE YOU BEEN LEFT OUT OF A WILL? The death of a loved one can become even more painful if there are disputes or challenges over their estate. Whist a Wil can bring closure, it can also leave unanswered questions such as Why wasn't i left anything? · Why didn't the house pass to me? Is the Will valid? Was the estate undervalued? We're Here to Help The specialist Contentious Probate team at SAS Daniels provide expert advice on disputes involving Wills, trusts and estates. We understand the sensitive nature of such disputes and will guide you through every step of the way, whether you're facing a daim or would ike to dispute a Wil. sasdaniels.co.uk | 01244 305900 sas daniels LLP Solicitors. SAS Danets LLPaimited Lubity artrerhp egutored in England and Wales wth egistered tumber OC13 Aut of members is avalable at our regiatered offon 0 Crek ret ockport Chee oAD SAS Di Ptorsed and reped by the Solonn egaton Ahority