London-based legaltech company adeus has launched True Wills, a service designed to prevent wills from being lost, altered, or disputed. Founded in 2024, adeus received an Innovate UK Smart Grant for this project.

Blockchain Fingerprint

True Wills creates a permanent digital fingerprint of the will using blockchain technology. The original document is not stored on the blockchain, but only its unique digital fingerprint. This approach ensures privacy while providing cryptographic verification of authenticity. Any change to the document would alter the fingerprint, making tampering or forgery detectable.

Preparing for Electronic Wills

The launch comes as England and Wales prepare for significant reforms in will-making, with the introduction of electronic wills expected in 2026. True Wills is designed to adapt to this transition, supporting the fully electronic creation and signing of wills once the new legislation takes effect.

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