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Coronavirus: Law firms see increase in demand for will writing

Law Society says people are putting financial affairs in order as number of deaths rises in the º£½ÇÊÓÆµ

Increase in demand for will writing(Image: Radar PR)

Law firms are experiencing a surge in demand for will writing as the number of deaths from coronavirus continues to rise.

The Law Society, which represents solicitors in the º£½ÇÊÓÆµ, said there had been a huge increase in demand for a will as people hurried to put their financial affairs in order.

Ian Bond, the Society’s head of Will Writing Services, added: “Will-writing is one of those things on people’s to-do lists that they never get around to doing, but the current coronavirus crisis has focused their minds.”

Edward Hughes Solicitors, based in Rhyl and Colwyn Bay, has been busy supporting families at what is a stressful and alarming period in º£½ÇÊÓÆµ history, and offering remote guidance and advice while staff follow public health guidelines and work from home.

Partner David Jones, from Denbigh, said: “There has been an increase in demand for will writing because people are worried about coronavirus and how the coming months are going to look, and whether the trends are to continue.

“People want to be prepared for any eventuality and are looking at worst-case scenarios.

“Because we are not able to meet face to face the will might take slightly longer than usual to be completed, but we are still fully operational and can speak to people over the phone or communicate via email or video link.

“Most importantly, we encourage people – especially the elderly - to stay safe, follow Government advice and do not leave self-isolation if you are vulnerable.