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MoJ rejects any form of regulation for will-writing in wake of LeO call
Friday, 17 October 2014The Ministry of Justice has made it clear that it is not in favour of any form of regulation for will-writing, following calls by LeO for a voluntary ombudsman scheme. It said “other options should be explored first
Tags: Institute of Professional Willwriters, Legal Ombudsman, LeO, Ministry of Justice, will-writing
Posted in Latest news, Other lawyers, Regulation, Solicitors
Exclusive: will-writers’ trade body launches unique ABS
Tuesday, 22 July 2014The Institute of Professional Willwriters has won approval for a unique alternative business structure that will enable its members and others to access related legal services for their clients, and share in the fees generated.
Tags: ABS, Alternative business structures, conveyancing, Council for Licensed Conveyancers, Institute of Professional Willwriters, probate
Posted in Alternative business structures, Latest news, Market monitor, Other lawyers
LeO expansion could create “muddle” for consumers, will writers warn
Monday, 21 October 2013The Legal Ombudsman’s plan to widen its jurisdiction will cause a “muddle”, the Institute of Professional Willwriters has warned, revealing that other ADR providers had indicated an intention to move into the sector themselves.
Tags: complaints, Institute of Professional Willwriters, Legal Services Ombudsman, will-writing
Posted in Latest news, Legal Ombudsman
Will-writers face jail as new code of practice scheme goes live
Tuesday, 18 June 2013Members of the Institute of Professional Willwriters who fail to comply with its code of practice face fines or even imprisonment, as a new UK-wide scheme to strengthen self-regulation by setting standards for such codes goes live.
Tags: Institute of Professional Willwriters, will-writing
Posted in Latest news, Other lawyers
News round-up: HighStreetLawyer.com expands, firm recruits COLP, will-writer training boost, and much more
Friday, 9 March 2012Our regular round-up of bits of news you may have missed include new locations for the HighStreetLawyer.com network, a firm recruiting its COLP, firms launching joint ventures and targeted services, professional training for will-writers, money laundering warning, and more.
Tags: anti-money laundering, bar standards board, Chartered Institute of Legal Executives, claims management companies, COLP, compliance officer for legal practice, Institute of Professional Willwriters, joint ventures, Law Society, Legal Services Board, money laundering, Office of Fair Trading, will-writing
Posted in Latest news, News In Brief
Institute of Professional Willwriters throws hat into ring to regulate wills market
Thursday, 14 July 2011The Institute of Professional Willwriters (IPW) will apply to become a regulator of will-writing services should the Legal Services Board decide to make it a reserved activity, it has confirmed. It called on the board and the government “to take prompt action to implement the recommendations” of today’s consumer panel report.
Tags: Institute of Professional Willwriters, Legal Services Board, Legal Services Consumer Panel, will-writing
Posted in Legal Services Board, News, Other lawyers
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As I reflect on all the celebrations of Pride Month 2024, I ask myself why there remains hesitancy amongst LGBTQ+ staff members about when it comes to being open about their identity in the workplace.
Third-party managed accounts: Your key questions answered
The Solicitors Regulation Authority has given strong indications that it is headed towards greater restrictions on law firms when it comes to handling client money.
Understanding vicarious trauma in the legal workplace
Vicarious trauma can happen to anyone who works with clients who have experienced trauma such as domestic or other violence, child abuse, sexual assault, torture or being a refugee.
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