IFAs warned on will writers following Panorama probe

Wills: The final rip off?, to be aired tonight on BBC1 at 8.30pm, highlights some of the dangers to consumers of using private will writing companies. According to the programme, consumers were hit by hidden charges, and even had their inheritance stolen by firms. However, some will writing companies claim the programme presents an unfairly biased view. Craig Jones of the Legal Services Board issued a statement to the BBC today in response to the programme saying: "A solicitor is regulated when carrying out will-writing activity but other types of adviser may not be. "The reason...