THE INSTITUTE OF PROFESSIONAL WILLWRITERS
The Institute of Professional Willwriters (IPW) was founded in 1991 as a self-regulatory body to safeguard the public from unqualified practitioners and unethical business practices and has become established as the recognised professional body regulating and promoting the profession of Willwriting in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
As well as being part of a recognised network of professionals, becoming a member of the IPW can help your business stand out against competitors, demonstrating the high standard of your services.
Membership is available to those who pass the IPW entrance examination, or those possess an equivalent and relevant qualification in Wills and Estates from a recognised qualifying body. For more information about how you can become a member, please click here.
In order to ensure that our members are kept up to date with legislation and industry developments, we require them to annually refresh their knowledge through a programme of Continuing Professional Development. This also enables them to retain their practising certificate.
All IPW members also have Professional Indemnity Insurance cover of a minimum of £2 million for each Will written. In order to ensure that our standards remain high, it's mandatory to comply with the IPW Code of Practice which is approved by the Chartered Trading Standards Institute under its Consumer Codes Approval Scheme.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
The IPW has major concerns about the current rise of companies marketing
pre-paid probate plans, in particular the lack of regulation in the sector.
Unfortunately, the lack of consumer protection can sometimes lead to unethical
business practices. To be absolutely clear, we do not endorse the sale of
pre-paid probate plans and we have reiterated this to our membership. Free guide to making a will
Monday, 11 November 2024
Autumn Budget 2024 Commentary
After much speculation and rumour (and some leaking) The 2024 budget by the UK’s first female Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, put things into place which have implications for Estate Planning for both individuals and business owners/operators. What do you need to review?
The major ones which may affect Estate and Will Planning are as follows:
(Find out more) Tuesday, 22 October 2024
IPW Collaboration With CTSI
The Institute of Professional Willwriters is delighted to announce that we will be working indefinitely in close collaboration with Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI).
(Find out more) Tuesday, 19 November 2024
Applying For Deputyship In The Court Of Protection - 19th November 2024
Online Webinar
Often your client doesn’t have the capacity to make a LPA. By knowing the processes and procedures involved in making an application for Deputyship, you can assist your client in obtaining Deputyship for their incapacitated relative.
(Find out more) Wednesday, 20 November 2024
Full Members Exam Revision Session - 20th November 2024
This session has been specifically designed as a refresher session for those taking the IPW full member entrance examinations. Pre-requisites are that you attended the Will Writing in practice course.
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