Many people believe that making a will is simple and can be done through DIY kits. However, they fail to…

The usual way of making gifts in your lifetime fall under those that are “Inter Vivos” gifts, which translates to those “between the living” and those which are made in a Will adhering to section 9 of the Wills Act 1837. The one rarely used exemption that falls between these is “Donatio Mortis Causa”.

The belief that the Queen will take all of your assets if you die without a Will is often raised by those who are not sure how the law works. Whilst there is a rare possibility that this could happen, there is a system in place that must be followed in the first instance.

During the Covid 19 crisis, many more people have been thinking about writing or changing their will. But a major concern has been how to get the will witnessed correctly during a time when we are all supposed to be socially distancing and in some cases socially isolating.

It has been a difficult time this year with many relationships, families and minds being tested as a result of the far reaching impact of the Covid-19 Pandemic. Whilst we are not out of the woods yet, lockdown restrictions are easing so now is a good time to consider taking steps to deal with those that we have sadly lost in the previous months.