DATE: Thursday 24 February 2022
KEYWORDS: Wills, COVID-19, remote witnessing, estates.
Despite the current restrictions during the COVID-19 pandemic, will-makers can make a valid will by (Zoom, Skype, Whatsapp, Messenger, etc). The Government temporarily modified laws so everyone can comply with the legal requirements of making a will in New Zealand. This means you do not need to be in the same room as your lawyer to make a valid will.
