Wills – Witnessing Wills Via Video-Link

Legislation coming into force will permit wills to be executed and witnessed using video-link facilities. Whilst the legislation is not yet in force, it is anticipated that it will have retrospective effect, meaning that wills executed using video-conferencing since 21 January 2020 will be valid if the correct process was followed.

The proposed process is set out in the Wills publication. 

As always By Lawyers are following the legislation and will continue to update the Wills Publication, commentary and precedents as the legislation progresses and with any guidance issued.