Over half of East Midlands adults back digital Wills as law remains stuck in 1837
A survey conducted by Will Aid reveals a growing disconnect between public expectations and UK law, as 53% of adults in the East Midlands now believe they should be legally permitted to sign and store their Wills electronically – closely reflecting the national figure of 54%. Despite the rapid digitisation of financial services, the Wills Act 1837 continues to govern inheritance in the UK. To date, a fully electronic Will remains legally invalid. Documents can be drafted online, however, they must still […]
