Members of The Association of Will & Probate Lawyers

Heritage chose to become a Member of the Association of Will & Probate Lawyers (AWPL) and believe that this ensures clients identify our conduct as professional and ethical.

The Association of Will & Probate Lawyers was founded in 2006 as a self-regulatory body to safeguard the public interest from unqualified practitioners and unethical business practices.

Membership is available only to those who can adequately demonstrate competence and high business standards through a proven track record and have attended certain approved training courses. Members are required to update their knowledge and skills annually through a programme of Continuing Professional Development in order to retain their Practicing Certificate.

All AWPL members have Professional Indemnity Insurance cover to a minimum of £2million, and subscribe to a rigorous Code of Conduct. Clients can be assured that, by dealing with an AWPL member, they will receive a service that is professional, ethical and competent..

Why Use an AWPL Member to Write Your Will?

The Association of Will & Probate Lawyers (AWPL) was founded with two principal aims:

To promote the highest possible standards within the Will writing profession
To protect the interests of its members and of the public

All Members of the Association.........

Are qualified to write Wills and associated documents
Have £2million Professional Indemnity Insurance cover to protect their clients
Undertake regular refresher training to update their knowledge

Most Members of the Association.........

Offer a home-visit service by appointment, often in the evening if that is more convenient to their client
Offer a fixed fee
Offer secure storage arrangements for documents
Offer advice and documentation on matters associated with Wills such as Lasting Powers of Attorney, Living Wills and creating Trusts
Have £5m Public Liability insurance cover