What’s Next for the Wills Act? – The Validity of Wills and Will Reform

In this practical series of two webinars, practitioners will gain an understanding of the current key components and formalities required for a valid Will, as well as exploring and contrasting the proposals for reform to the Wills Act 1837. These webinars will be suitable for those new to the subject or as a refresher to those who have experience in Wills and the Administration of Estates and those who wish to learn about reform to the Wills Act.

By the end of these sessions you will be able to:

• Demonstrate an understanding of the three key requirements for a valid Will, namely:
  • Formalities
  • Capacity and Intention
• Understand where we are now with the Law Commission Wills Project and the reform to the Wills Act 1837
• Identify and explain the reforms consulting 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.

This course is a two episode webinar series, on Wednesday 24th April and Wednesday 1st May.

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.

Who Should Attend

• 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

• Beginner and Intermediate

Speaker

Scott Walker – Consultant Private Client Solicitor at Richard Nelson LLP

Scott is a solicitor and Visiting Lecturer at the University of Law specialising in Wills, Probate, Trusts, Tax, Court of Protection and Vulnerable Client matters. He has been involved in the area of Wills and Probate since 2007 and qualified as a solicitor in 2013. He is also a full accredited member of Solicitors for the Elderly (currently rebranding to the Association of Lifetime Lawyers) as well as an Associate Member of the Professional Speaking Association.

Scott’s other work includes webinars and training within Private Client Law for a number of institutions throughout the UK.