Wednesday March 17 2010

News

4th January 2010

IPW request that the newly created Legal Services Board considers whether Willwriting should be regulated.

January 1st 2010 saw a revolution in the way that Legal Services in England and Wales are delivered and regulated with the formation of a new 'super regulator', the Legal Services Board (LSB). The LSB will regulate existing regulators of legal services, such as Solicitors, Barristers and Licenced Conveyancers.

The LSB also has powers to investigate whether the provision of any legal services that are currently outside of its regulatory net should be brought within its remit. For many years the IPW has been campaigning for a light touch, but compulsory, regulatory regime for the provision of Willwriting services and accordingly has asked the LSB to consider this matter.

31st December 2009

IPW create sister organisation, the Institute of Scottish Professional Willwriters

As a result of increased interest in Scotland in Willwriting as a career, and interest from existing Willwriters in Scotland in joining a professional membership organisation, the IPW has formed the Institute of Scottish Professional Willwriters (ISPW).

The ISPW will be based in Edinburgh and the IPW training courses and examinations have been adapted to reflect differences in Scottish laws in Wills without compromising standards.

As a result, ISPW members will enjoy the same benefits as IPW members and members of the public in Scotland will have the same protection and reassurance when having a Will drafted by a member of the ISPW as members of the public 'south of the border' have when having their Will drafted by a member of the IPW.

13th August 2009

IPW publish 'Guide to making a Will'

Ever wondered why you need a Will, how you go about getting one, how much it will cost?

The answers are in this free booklet available to download here.

1st August 2009

IPW agrees partnership agreement with firm of solicitors

The IPW is delighted to announce that it has agreed a partnership agreement with Scottish solicitors WW&J McClure. The agreement will see McClures providing training to IPW members on lifetime trusts - which are joining Wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney in becoming an important part of estate planning. McClures will also be providing a document drafting and case checking service which will enable IPW members to offer a fully joined up service which will provide their clients with the assurance of solicitor backing.

9th July 2009

IPW publish annual report on its Code of Practice

The IPW is required by the Office of Fair Trading to publish a report every year on its Code of Practice. The report can be downloaded here (requires Adobe acrobat reader).

19th June 2009

IPW joins with law training firm to provide discounted training to members.

Progressive Legal have agreed to provide their training courses on Wills and associated subjects to IPW members at a discounted rate which means that IPW members can save over one third of the cost of courses provided by them. Similar discounted training is available to IPW members from legal training providers Central Law Training and BPP Professional Conferences.

19th May 2009

IPW quarterly magazine now available on line

Every March, June, September and December, the IPW publishes a full colour magazine, Inheritance Matters, aimed at those considering making or updating their Will, those working in the Willwriting sector, and those whose work involves Wills, Estate Planning, Legacy Planning or Employee Benefits. The magazine (including back issues) is now available to download free of charge online at www.inheritancemattersmagazine.com.

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