Modernising Wills: Reform and Reality Mon, 06 Jul 2026 09:19:56 +0100 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2612343 en-gb © 2026 Modernising Wills: Reform and Reality yes 83d1d607-f733-547e-8d52-dde7bfda18f7 Anthony Philips episodic false Modernising Wills – Reform and Reality is a podcast discussion series from the Wills Modernisation Industry Panel exploring the future of Electronic Wills.

As reform gathers pace, this series brings together senior voices from across legal practice, professional bodies and legal technology to examine what modernisation really means in practice - not just in principle.

Each episode focuses on a key aspect of reform, from defining what an Electronic Will is, to exploring evidential standards, legal validity, system requirements and real-world implementation challenges.

Alongside the podcast, the Panel publishes accompanying papers that capture discussion points, legal and technical analysis, and emerging recommendations. 

Together, these outputs form part of a wider programme of work aimed at supporting informed, practical progress in this area of reform.

The series is independently facilitated by Arken Legal on behalf of the Wills Modernisation Industry Panel.

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In Episode 2 of Modernising Wills: Reform & Reality, Helen Claydon, Michael Culver, Ian Bond and Anthony Philips explore the legal framework behind Electronic Wills. They examine what Section 9 of the Wills Act 1837 already permits, why remote witnessing remains a challenge, and how the Law Commission's draft Bill could pave the way for a new era of digital Will execution.

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In Episode 2 of Modernising Wills: Reform & Reality, Helen Claydon, Michael Culver, Ian Bond and Anthony Philips explore the legal framework behind Electronic Wills. They examine what Section 9 of the Wills Act 1837 already permits, why remote witnessing remains a challenge, and how the Law Commission's draft Bill could pave the way for a new era of digital Will execution.

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