What’s next for the Wills Act and how will it affect practice?

Brought to you by Scott Walker and Today’s Training, this 1 hour webinar looks at the current proposals for reform to the Wills Act 1837 and the potential implications for practice.

By the end of this session, you will be able to:

• Understand where we are now with the Law Commission Wills Project and the reform to the Wills Act 1837.
• Apply the areas you need to know to help prepare you for any possible changes to the Wills Act.
• Identify and explain the reforms consulted on.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the 2023 supplementary consultation.
• Interpret what’s next for the Wills Act and a possible timeframe for implementation of any changes.

Extensive notes will be provided and time will be set aside for delegate questions

Please note, the course fee is per person.

All sessions are recorded and available on demand if you are unable to join live. Please book your place and the recording will be circulated 48 hours after the live session to review on-demand.

Dates:

• Wednesday 18th June 2025, 10am (1 hour)

Who Should Attend

• Who is this webinar suitable for? All Practitioners and support staff involved in Will Writing, Estate Planning and the administration of estate, including any practitioners wishing to understand the validity of Wills and the proposals for reform to the Wills Act.

Level

• Suitable for all levels of experience.

Speaker

Scott Walker – Consultant Private Client Solicitor at Richard Nelson LLP

Wills & Probate Lawyer, Lecturer & Trainer and Professional Speaker, Scott is on a mission to inspire legal professionals to think differently so they can enjoy the law and make a difference in the lives of other people.

Now a Consultant Solicitor at Richard Nelson Solicitors, Scott also provides training to legal professionals, estate planners, firms, and their teams in all aspects of Private Client Law; Wills, Probate, Tax, Trusts, Court of Protection and Care Funding, He is also a Visiting Lecturer at the University of Law, based at the Bloomsbury Campus in London.

He has specialised in the area of Wills and Probate since 2007 and qualified as a solicitor in 2013. Scott is a full accredited member of the Association of Lifetime Lawyers as well as an Associate Member of the Professional Speaking Association.