Submitted on Wednesday 9th March 2022
Rejected on Tuesday 15th March 2022
Current status: Rejected
Rejection code: irrelevant (see below for details)
Stop Lawyers, (Solicitors, their family members and staff) from witnessing wills
Declare any will witnessed by a solicitor, their staff or family members to be null and void
Solicitors are failing to seek and get a medical check on elderly clients (especially new clients) and changing (replacing existing wills) to the advantage of individuals who are seeking a greater share / advantage of the execution of said will.
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The Government e-Petitions Team gave the following reason:
In order to be valid a will must be:
- made by someone aged 18 or over
- made voluntarily
- made by someone of sound mind
- made in writing
- signed it in the presence of 2 witnesses who are both over 18
- signed by the 2 witnesses, in the presence of whoever's will it is
Deciding whether a will is valid is a matter for the courts, not the UK Government or Parliament.
If you believe a will is not legally valid, and wish to challenge this, you should seek legal advice.
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