The Institute of Professional Willwriters (IPW) is a professional body, established in1991, consisting of and representing the Willwriting profession.
- The main aims of the Institute are :
- To set and maintain high professional standards for the Willwriting profession.
- To increase public awareness of the skill and integrity of its members.
- To promote the concept of Willwriting both to the general public and to corporate bodies.
- To ensure that the public is protected from unqualified and unregulated practitioners.
- Membership of the Institute is open only to those professional Willwriters who pass the IPW Entrance Examination and agree to be bound by the IPW code of standards and conduct.
- IPW members must hold Professional Indemnity Insurance cover to the value of £2 million for any one claim through the Institutes own, or another approved insurer.
- IPW members are subject to strict rules governing standards and conduct. Any member in contravention of these rules can be subject to a disciplinary hearing and, if found guilty, can be expelled from the membership of the Institute.
- Being a client of an IPW member ensures that you will receive a comprehensive, professional service of the highest standard. You will also have the peace of mind of knowing that your consultants ability and conduct are regulated by the IPW.
