Will writing regulation – Why Consumer Care are Different

Major changes are happening in the area of Will writing.

Wills have traditionally been written by Solicitors who have undergone many years of training and practical experience. They  are regulated strictly by the  Solicitors Regulation Authority [ SRA].

However, as Will writing is not a reserved activity other competitors with little experience of Will writing have entered the Will and Probate market.

There are numerous Will writing companies around the country who are either not regulated or self regulated but none are regulated as rigorously as solicitors.

However, the Legal Services Board are now reviewing this area including dealing with Probate and it is clear that in future all Will writing will be properly regulated and more than likely by the SRA to bring firms up to a proper standard of preparation and delivery of Wills and also dealing with Probate.

This will inevitably see the demise of the many Will writing companies who will be unable to acquire the appropriate validation through lack of training in preparing Wills and making applications for Probate.

The LSB will also be considering the regulation of provision of Lasting Powers of Attorney and  the increase in companies who are selling Asset Protection Trusts  at inflated prices without the appropriate back up service when these are challenged .

Again like Will writing and probate these are likely to be brought within the regulatory requirement of the SRA .

Consumer Care is a company specifically set up to look after the consumer’s interests  and to ensure the services  we deliver are in accordance with the proper regulatory requirements .

We have an in house solicitor who is regulated by the SRA to ensure we are compliant on all matters we deal with for our customers.

How a Will can benefit you

A Will can benefit you and your family in many ways.

At Consumer Care, we focus on the future. And there is no future more important than those you care about. A Will is your tool to ensure that your wishes for your life possessions can be passed on to those you love.

Benefits include:

• Sentimental gifts can be given to those who they would mean most to
• Piece of mind that your assets are being distributed to the people you wish
• You can make sure that you don't pay any more inheritance tax than necessary. Which means more for your loved ones.

A Consumer Care Will should take no longer than 35 minutes to complete; either with our advisors over the phone, or yourself via the online system accessable from our website www.consumer-care.co.uk.

About Consumer Care

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Consumer Care is a consumer focused company that wants to provide the UK with the knowledge, resources and patiance to create their own Will.

A surprising amount of the UK adult population does not have a valid Will currently in place, 70% in fact. This shocking statistic shows how little the majority of the population are aware of the massive benefits of having a Will.

Having a Will is the ONLY WAY you can be certain that all of your final wishes are adhered to. These wishes can be anything from guardianship for your children to the location of your funeral. Therefore it is of the utpost importance that everyone should have a Will.

If you would like to read more information about the benefits of a Will, please visit our why make a Will page.