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How to comply with social distancing? “Where there`s a Will, there’s a way” – even So far, I am using two main “workarounds”: • “over the garden fence” – Wills are signed with social distancing! More people want to review Wills and Powers either side of the garden fence by the testator of Attorney (POAs) now, but many have and witnesses. concerns about social distancing issues. I will • “through the window” – an option for clients who are shielding or self isolating. The cover some of these below. clients sign indoors by the window with the How? witnesses / neighbours looking in. The Wills I always see clients face to face to understand are then passed through the letter box for them and their wishes fully, and to advise them. the witnesses to sign and return the Wills. (All Pre-COVID-19, this was mainly at their homes. with protective gloves.) These options also work with POAs and other I still see clients face to face, whether in documents. lockdown, self isolation or shielding, but now via

videocalls. They receive the same level of advice Summary and support as before, but with social distancing! COVID-19 does not mean you cannot prepare It also provides more flexibility – whenever the Wills or POAs, or receive less support and advice. This is all still available: with some client wants to meet. creative thinking and flexibility! Signing Wills Wills must be signed and dated by the person If you would like to find out more, please making the Will (testator) in the presence of contact me on 01296 415700 or iain@ two independent witnesses, who then sign. wanstallconsulting.co.uk. See advert page 3. Failure to comply currently risks the Will being “Keep busy, keep well and keep smiling”! invalid (1837 law).

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