Is your Will ready for changes to assisted dying laws?
Although assisted dying is currently illegal in the UK, it is anticipated that it may be made available once the bill has been passed through Parliament.
Paper Wills are here to stay: Ministry of Justice backs their preservation
During recent consultations about modernising Will writing in the UK, one of the proposals presented involved the idea of destroying existing written Wills to be replaced by new digital versions.
Should 16-year-olds be able to make a Will? The case for change
The legal age of being able to make a Will in the UK is currently 18. This baseline age was outlined in the Wills Act 1837 and has only just recently been reviewed.
Alarming statistics about the lack of Will writing in the UK
Although the number of people in the UK who are aware of the need to have a Will is increasing, there is still a large proportion of individuals who
Invalid Wills cause increase in illegal claims
It has been reported that there has been a rise in crimes relating to the Will-making process.
Should AI write your Will? Legal experts warn of costly risks
Some recent statistics indicate that a substantial proportion of adults in the United Kingdom feel that a Will generated by AI (artificial intelligence) would be acceptable.
New guidance on undue influence in Will making
This year, new recommendations relating to Will making in the UK were published.
Will witness restrictions set to tighten under 2025 proposals
The Modernising Will Laws report is a series of recommended updates and guidelines that were introduced in 2025. They are designed to amend and modernise the legalities of making a Will in the UK.
New Will reforms highlight importance of mental capacity checks
It has always been an important role of Will writing solicitors in North Wales to ensure that the testator has the mental capacity to complete the document in accordance with the law.
Latest demographical statistics in Will making
Recent studies have provided information about who is more likely to make a Will in the UK. For example, Wills solicitors in North Wales are more likely to be commissioned by those aged 65 and over.