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The Jersey government has introduced emergency legislation to help people to take steps to put in place Wills and make other estate planning arrangements during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Jersey government has introduced emergency legislation to
help people to take steps to put in place Wills and make other
estate planning arrangements during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The new legislation will temporarily relax the formal
requirement for two witnesses to be physically present when a Will
is signed. Instead the witnessing requirements that are necessary
to execute a valid Will may now be completed by audio/video
communication.
This is especially important in light of the increase in the
number of clients wanting to write new, or update existing, Wills
or Lasting Powers of Attorney while either self-isolating or
remaining within the government's social distancing
guidelines.
Wills and Probate Manager Victoria Grogan said: "The new
rules set Jersey apart when formalising a Will by ensuring that
clients will not be exposed to any increased risks when simply
looking to put their affairs in order.
"We welcome the commonsense introduction of the temporary
legislation which will help provide peace of mind for
clients."
Originally Published 23 April, 2020
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