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Hello. I'm seeking for an advice on behalf of a friend. He is self isolating due to high pandemic numbers because he cannot afford to catch the virus- leaving a house or seeing other people is a big 'no no' for he has health issues including 'almost no immunity left', as recently told by his GP.
He does not have big estate like some people do but he is very concerned that a few thousand pounds he's got is going to be taken by a government in case he catches the virus and dies for he has no will.
He told me the other day that upon advice of some friend person he was going to compose an email, his Will, and send it to his two beneficiaries. He was told that was sufficient, as a way of specifying what to do with his belonging and money (basically, a Will). Because of the Covid 19 times and extreme circumstances, there are some kind of new 'rules' that would allow it- that this email he wants to write in a form of a Will, would be sufficient.
I must add- he has maybe two or three friends, no family and bad health. And now he is worried through the roof about government getting to keep his few thousands of pounds.
I searched online and was unable to find any info confirming/ denying what he told me.
I also found some information on New video witnessing and Will signing procedure. I have concerns he might not be able to, even if he got in touch with a solicitor, organise it as his skills in using internet and any social media are extremely limited (and all he owns is a phone).
Please, could someone help on how he needs to proceed?
Thank you very much.
Alex
He does not have big estate like some people do but he is very concerned that a few thousand pounds he's got is going to be taken by a government in case he catches the virus and dies for he has no will.
He told me the other day that upon advice of some friend person he was going to compose an email, his Will, and send it to his two beneficiaries. He was told that was sufficient, as a way of specifying what to do with his belonging and money (basically, a Will). Because of the Covid 19 times and extreme circumstances, there are some kind of new 'rules' that would allow it- that this email he wants to write in a form of a Will, would be sufficient.
I must add- he has maybe two or three friends, no family and bad health. And now he is worried through the roof about government getting to keep his few thousands of pounds.
I searched online and was unable to find any info confirming/ denying what he told me.
I also found some information on New video witnessing and Will signing procedure. I have concerns he might not be able to, even if he got in touch with a solicitor, organise it as his skills in using internet and any social media are extremely limited (and all he owns is a phone).
Please, could someone help on how he needs to proceed?
Thank you very much.
Alex
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