Isle of Man:
Execution Of Wills During The COVID-19 Pandemic
04 June 2020
DQ Advocates
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One of the main requirements of making a Will is that a
testator's signature must be witnessed by two independent
people. During the COVID-19 pandemic people are required to comply
with Government guidance on social distancing and may also be
required to self-isolate. This makes it difficult to meet the
requirement for a testator to sign a Will in the presence of two
witnesses.
Whilst these strict requirements for validly executing a Will
remain in place, practitioners are having to find new ways to
ensure that Wills can be safely witnessed during the COVID-19
pandemic. DQ has updated its Wills execution requirements guidance,
which you can find here.
If you would like further information or wish to discuss your
Will please contact Sarah Blackman or any member of our private
client team.
The content of this article is intended to provide a general
guide to the subject matter. Specialist advice should be sought
about your specific circumstances.
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