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Postal Address: 54 High Street, Shepton Mallet, BA4 5AS
Loved one suddenly ill? Learn about emergency/deathbed Wills: are they legal? Yes, but specific rules apply. We can help urgently, meeting you at home or hospital.
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Circumstances can change very suddenly and unexpectedly, so if a loved one suddenly falls very ill without a Will, they may wish to make a Will very urgently. We’re here to help you and your loved one make an emergency/deathbed Will that meets their wishes as quickly as possible. We can meet you at your home, hospital, or a care home. Just let us know where we are and your nearest Will lawyer will be on their way as quickly as possible.
Yes. The usual rules apply for a deathbed Will to be valid;
A deathbed/emergency Will must be signed by two witnesses in order for it to be considered legal and valid. The people acting as witnesses must not:
Like any other Will, a deathbed/emergency Will can be contested if it is does not meet the above criteria to make it legal. This is why it’s so important for a deathbed/emergency Will to be made by a specialist solicitor. A deathbed Will that does not satisfy the criteria or include very specific language is more open to being contested after death than a Will that is made by a qualified solicitor.
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At Lyons Bowe, we do not just give legal advice, we guide you through life’s biggest moments with clarity, care, and confidence. Whether you are buying a home, making a will, or navigating a separation, we make the process simple, structured, and built entirely around you.
Lyons Bowe is a trading name of Lyons Bowe Limited, a limited company registered in England & Wales (registered number OC11526226) which is authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority No. 652616. A list of Directors is available at our registered office 54 High Street, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, BA4 5AS
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