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13 May 2020
Issue: 7886 / Categories: Legal News , Profession , Wills & Probate
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This week in NLJ: Wills & safety

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Social distancing may cause problems for wills and probate lawyers, barrister Veronica Cowan writes in this week’s NLJ

She hears differing views on whether such lawyers are key workers and can meet with clients. However, using technology to communicate may be difficult where the client is elderly or infirm.

Current circumstances throw up additional challenges when ensuring wills are properly executed and therefore valid. As well as the practical difficulties of adhering to all formalities, lockdown makes it harder for lawyers to guard against undue influence and mental incapacity. 

Issue: 7886 / Categories: Legal News , Profession , Wills & Probate
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