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Will signing witnessed via skype or zoom – is such a Will valid?

October 16, 2020December 3, 2020 EzWills Leave a comment

Can a Will be validly made if the will maker’s signature is witnessed remotely via video call, skype, facetime or zoom? This question has arisen because COVID-19 has caused difficulties for people to come together physically in each other’s presence. Wills Act requirements – ‘in the presence of’ Section 6 (2) of the Wills Act […]

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