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Video-witnessed Wills regulations set to expire on 31 January 2024

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Published on: 29 January 2024
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LNB News 29/01/2024

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Issue Date: 29 January 2024

Published Date: 29 January 2024

Jurisdiction(s): England and Wales

Article summary

The Wills Act 1837 (Electronic Communications) (Amendment) Order 2022, SI 2022/18 was introduced to extend the remote witnessing of Wills, brought in during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic in England and Wales, until 31 January 2024. Plans for a further extension to permit remote execution have not been implemented.

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