Temporary Will witnessing by video link has expired

The Wills Act 1837 (Electronic Communications) (Amendment) (Coronavirus) Order 2020 that temporarily amended s9 of the Wills Act 1837 by allowing remote witnessing of Wills via video link expired on the 31st January 2024.

The video witnessing of Wills was legalised in September 2020 to allow people to sign and have their Wills witnessed by video calls during the COVID-19 pandemic. You can read our original blog post on the amendment by clicking here.

If you have not made a Will, do it now – call us on 02380 879243 to book your appointment. And if you have already have a Will in place, we recommend you review this every two to three years to ensure it continues to reflect your current circumstances, wishes and requirements.