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There are many companies both on the high street and online who provide legal services. However, not all legal service providers or even firms claiming to be legal practices are regulated.

We are often asked if a handwritten Statement of Wishes would be sufficient to pass as a valid Will. Handwritten Wills, also known as Holographic Wills, are Wills where the person to whom the document relates, writes the Will themselves and signs it

When thinking about making a Will, we tend to consider our properties, personal effects, and savings, however it is surprising how many of us do not consider what would happen with our business in the event of our death.

A survey commissioned by the Law Society has found that 93% of those who have made a Will, have not included any digital assets within it. They have further quoted that just a quarter of the 1,000 people asked, knew what would happen to their digital assets after they die – with only 7% saying that they fully understand.

The Law Society has reported a ‘striking shift’ in the number of people making or updating wills since the beginning of the pandemic – although the ‘overwhelming majority’ of people are yet to put their legal affairs in order.

To assist you with making your Will, we have put together a checklist which will help you understand the kind of decisions you will need to make and what information you should start preparing.

We explain the rules around who can make a will and what makes one legally binding.

With society becoming more and more reliant on digital services to get things done and keep safe at home, the legal services industry has had to adapt to cope with these changes.