How to witness a Will during lockdown

The rules around the correct witnessing of a Will are strict. If they are not complied with, the Will is not valid and relatives and loved ones may miss out on the inheritance that was intended for them. The requirements for signing a Will are set out in the Wills Act 1873. The person signing […]

People prompted to make a Will by the Covid-19 pandemic

As the pandemic pushes the annual death rate above average, research has found that it has prompted people to make a Will. A survey entitled the UK Wills, Trusts and Probate Market Report 2020 conducted by market research consultancy IRN Research found that of those with a Will, 4 per cent had made it because […]

New Normal

With the pandemic still ongoing, Thasha Aly considers what the year ahead will bring and how we can equip ourselves with the right tools for a more positive 2021. 2021 has got a lot riding on it. It’s safe to say that 2020 was a total wipeout for most. Not just on a local, regional […]