Expert Opinion: How do I sign my will observing social distancing?

Aalia Ijaz from the Private Client team at Macclesfield law firm, SAS Daniels, answers one of the team’s most frequently asked questions during the Covid-19 pandemic: How do I sign my will in light of the social distancing rules?

In a short video, Aalia, an associate solicitor at the firm, explains some of the ways rules have been relaxed around signing and witnessing wills and other documents during the pandemic that allow for social distancing rules to be maintained.

Recent figures have suggested a 30% increase in enquiries to solicitors regarding wills and power of attorney during the coronavirus pandemic. SAS Daniels, have answered a number of FAQs on wills and how the procedures surrounding death have been altered due to the pandemic.

Wills FAQs answered by SAS Daniels