How to make a will: As the pandemic sees a spike in Britons writing wills, we ask the experts for some tips on leaving an efficient inheritance
Will writer Farewill says 267% more people made online and telephone wills using its service in 2020, and that the increase was led by those under 35
Day Boris Johnson went into intensive care was the most popular to make a will
We asked four experts what you need to know when leaving an inheritance
Anguish of families in EIGHT-MONTH probate wait: A fifth of bereaved relatives face long delays to take control of loved ones finances, survey suggests
Bereaved families are being forced to wait months to take control of loved ones finances, with one in 20 facing delays of more than 32 weeks
The delay means some are unable to pay inheritance tax on time
Lawyers say a new online application system could increase wait times further
The backlog was created in 2018 when the Government announced a rise in probate fees and has been made worse by the pandemic