The UK’s continuing issues with unregulated will writers have resurfaced this month as surveys show a drastic increase in the abuse of clients. The Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP), which is calling for all will writers to be regulated to prevent the abuse of clients, found that two of the biggest problems facing [...]
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Cowboy will writers stride back into town
Posted in Wills, tagged jodie hindle, private client, Ramsdens Solicitors, Society of Trust and Estate Practioners, STEP, unregulated will writers, wills on February 8, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Unregulated Will-writer warning for UK consumers
Posted in Private Client, tagged free will checking service, jodie hindle, panorama, private client, will writing services, wills on August 12, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Those hoping to draft a Will have been advised to approach properly regulated solicitors after a string of consumers reported problems and thefts by Will-writing organisations. According to BBC’s Panorama, consumers offered cheap Wills by non-solicitor organisations have been stung by hidden costs and even stolen beneficiary payouts.