Code of ethics for will writers unveiled

The Code for Will Preparation in England & Wales lays out a set of ethical principles and includes a list of considerations that a will drafter must consider when preparing a will. This includes that writers must be open and transparent in their dealings with clients, and guidelines when the drafter is unsure of a client's mental capacity. Will writing is not a regulated activity in England and Wales, despite requests from the Legal Services Board. STEP president Geoffrey Shindler said: "The code ensures that if you go to a STEP member to draft your will, you can be confident that ...