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New report heralds first changes to wills law in England and Wales since 1837

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The Law Commission has today published its recommendations to reform the law of wills in its Report: Modernising Wills Law . The report includes a draft Bill for a modern Wills Act to replace the Wills Act 1837. This marks a historic change to wills law in England and Wales – the first in nearly… Read More New report heralds first changes to wills law in England and Wales since 1837

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STEP members input into reform of the law of wills

Earlier this week STEP held the second of three consultation events on the reform of the law of wills in England and Wales. Law Commission representatives Dr Nick Hopkins and Spencer Clarke invited feedback from STEP members in England and Wales on key areas of the consultation including, capacity, statutory wills, formalities, electronic will-making, protecting… Read More STEP members input into reform of the law of wills

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