Unsurprisingly, the COVID-19 pandemic has brought about an increase in the number of people wishing to make a will. The upsurge in demand has spurred the Law Society of Ireland into issuing new guidelines to its members. Traditionally, a will has been signed in the solicitor’s office in the presence of a witness but social distancing, quarantine and illness now prevent this. It is now advised that the first stage of the process – the taking of “instructions” – happens over the phone. Once the will is drawn up and fully agreed, there are a number of advised ways to ensure that it is signed and witnessed correctly to ensure that it is legally binding.