The Wills Act 1837 (Electronic Communications) (Amendment) (Coronavirus) Order 2020

JurisdictionUK Non-devolved
CitationSI 2020/952
  • This Order may be cited as the Wills Act 1837 (Electronic Communications) (Amendment) (Coronavirus) Order 2020 and comes into force on the 21st day following the day on which it is laid.
  • (1) Section 9 of the Wills Act 1837(2) The existing text becomes subsection (1) .(3) After that subsection, insert—
    • (2) For the purposes of paragraphs (c) and (d) of subsection (1) , in relation to wills made on or after 31 January 2020 and on or before 31 January 2022, “presence” includes presence by means of videoconference or other visual transmission.
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    For the purposes of paragraphs (c) and (d) of subsection (1) , in relation to wills made on or after 31 January 2020 and on or before 31 January 2022, “presence” includes presence by means of videoconference or other visual transmission.
  • any grant of probate made; or
  • anything done pursuant to a grant of probate,
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