Institute of Professional Willwriters (IPW)

Why attend the 2026 IPW Conference? 📷 CPD hours 📷 Expert speakers 📷 Dinner with Steve Judge 📷 Network 📷 Drayton Manor 📷 Save before Early Bird ends! ipw.org.uk/annual-nationa… #IPWConference #WillwritersCommunity #ProfessionalDevelopment #Networking

Your clients are living in a digital world—so it's only natural they'll start asking about digital estate planning. 📱💭 Are you prepared to advise them? Become the expert in your field! lnkd.in/e4aaQ7ps #ElectronicWills #EWills #EstatePlanning #Willwriters

Become an Associate Member of the IPW with our Associate Full Training Course! The two days will consist of full training, including Will Trusts and role play practice. Click here to find out how you can book your place today!: ipw.org.uk/events/associa…

📌These new regulators may be able to oversee non-solicitor providers, including will writers and estate planners We’re currently reviewing the Bill in detail to understand how it may affect our Members and the services provided. More detailed guidance will follow – stay tuned!

🛡️What this means for our profession: - All legal service providers must now be formally regulated - Firms regulated by the Law Society must be solicitor-owned or have a solicitor in a compliance/oversight role - The Bill introduces the option for new “approved regulators”

🚨Important Legal Update for Willwriters & Estate Planners🚨 The Reform of Legal Services (Scotland) Bill was passed on 20/05/25, bringing significant changes to how legal services are delivered and regulated in Scotland. See below👇

Learn how to master Willwriting with our Advanced Willwriting webinar! The requirements are to have passed the IPW entrance exam and have at least 2 years’ experience in taking instructions and drafting Wills. Book here!: ipw.org.uk/events/advance…

This is a one-day interactive webinar which aims to equip delegates so they have full confidence in embracing LPA, taking clients from initial instructions, all the way through to execution and registration at the OPG. To secure your place click here: ipw.org.uk/events/lpas-an…

- New dispensing powers to uphold clear testamentary intentions. - Stronger protection against undue influence. - Lowering the minimum age to make a Will from 18 to 16. These aim to bring clarity, flexibility, and fairness to a law that hasn’t changed much since 1837.

Key recommendations include: - Legal recognition of electronic Wills. - Aligning the test for capacity with the Mental Capacity Act 2005. - Ending the rule that marriage revokes a Will. ...

The Law Commission has published its recommendations to modernise Wills law — a significant moment for the future of estate planning. 🔗Read the full report and summary here: lawcom.gov.uk/project/wills Key recommendations below👇 #WillsLaw #LawCommission #WillsReform

📢Are you an experienced Willwriter looking to enhance your expertise in trust drafting? This Advanced Will Trusts webinar is designed for professionals ready to develop their skills. 🔗Secure your spot now and level up your Willwriting expertise: ipw.org.uk/events/advance…

The recent publicity surrounding the death of Liam Payne has prompted reflection on life’s fragility. While the headlines focus on a high-profile loss, there’s a lesson here for many families: the urgent importance of having a valid will... Read here: ipw.org.uk/blog/

Understanding how to deal with probate and estate can be complex, however, our 2-day introduction to probate and estate admin webinar will prepare you how to help your clients deal with the complicated subject of estate planning after death. Book now!: ipw.org.uk/events/introdu…

🚨Still Chance To Book!🚨 This webinar can help you build a great foundation of knowledge on will trusts to make sure you can provide the best service possible to your clients. Book your place here: ipw.org.uk/events/introdu…

Advising clients who have inheritance tax issues is tricky and it's important to be able to discuss their tax position. Learn the basics you will need to fulfil your client's tax needs. Learn more on how you can secure your place on this webinar today!: ipw.org.uk/events/introdu…

This half-day workshop aims to introduce Willwriters to the Trustees’ Powers. We recommend that those who participate have passed or be studying for the IPW Full Members’ exam or an equivalent. Don’t miss out and secure your place today! Book here: ipw.org.uk/events/trustee…

Build up your portfolio as a Willwriter by unlocking the knowledge you need to help your clients with their pension and planning for their future. Book today: ipw.org.uk/events/beginne…

Happy Easter from all of us here at the IPW!🐰

Please note that the IPW Office will be closed due to the Easter holidays from Thursday 17th April at 5:00pm. Any enquiries made during this period will be picked up when the office opens again at 9:00am on Tuesday 22nd April 2025🐰