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Whilst most areas are moving forward with electronic documents, signatures and paperless processes the area of Wills is still heavily reliant upon paper. This is because Section 9 of the Wills Act 1837 requires a Will be in writing and signed by the testator. The Probate Registry also require an original copy of...

The usual procedure for making a will is set out in the Wills Act 1937 which requires that in order for a will to be valid it must be: In writing and either signed by the testator, or by another person in their presence and by their direction; and Signed (or the signature...

Once a Caveat is issued the usual process would be to try and engage with the person who issued the Caveat, known as the Caveator, in order to see why they have obtained the Caveat and if it can be removed by agreement. It is usual for a Caveat to be obtained whilst...