Can someone witness my Will over the Internet?
Introduction Under the Wills Act 1837, two witnesses were required to be in the physical presence of the testator for a valid will. Due to COVID-19, social distancing, and the constraints on movement, the signing of wills could not be witnessed, in the presence of the testator. The government introduced a statutory instrument which temporarily changed the Wills Act 1837, and allowed the...Read More
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What are digital legacies in wills and why they are important?
The rise of internet users has dramatically increased over the past decade, with Facebook being the first social media network to hold 1 billion registered accounts in its database. This figure shows how crucial it is to make arrangements for any digital legacies during your lifetime. Digital legacies A digital legacy is the information that is available concerning an individual after their...Read More
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The Grounds for Divorce (MLS Junior Jessie Smith explains)
There is only one ground for divorce and that is that your marriage has irretrievably broken down. There are however, five possible factors you can base this ground on. Essentially, it is five different ways to prove the marriage has broken down. These five factors are: adultery, unreasonable behaviour, dissertation, two-year separation with consent and lastly five-year separation (consent...Read More
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MLS celebrates: Doctor Ivy Williams
Doctor Ivy Williams was a pioneer for women who joined the ranks of a male dominated profession on the 10th May 1922. It is remarkable that in nearly a hundred years since women were able to be called to the Bar in England and Wales, we still see women under-represented in the legal profession. Despite this passage of time, the Bar Standards Board Annual Report 2019/20 records that women...Read More
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Elen Hughes joins My Local Solicitor
Like so many, solicitor Elen Hughes has needed to completely change the way she balances her home and work to meet the needs of both her clients and family over the past year. (more…) Read More
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Do I need a digital will?
A recent survey carried out by the Law Society confirmed that a staggering 93% of those who have made a will had not included any digital assets in their will*. What are digital assets Digital assets are important and can include everything from your free email and social media accounts through to your cherished family photos and important online bank accounts. Despite the huge impact that...Read More
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What can happen without a lasting power of attorney?
A lasting power of attorney, or an LPA, enables you to select a person to make key decisions for you regarding important elements of your life, such as welfare, health, business affairs and (more…) Read More
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Study shows will errors lead to risks for disabled children
Over two-thirds of disabled children in the UK are unintentionally being put in financial jeopardy due to an error in their parent’s will. The report indicates that a common mistake can also lead to (more…) Read More
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