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Open letter to unregulated legal services providers

The CMA has published an open letter to unregulated providers of will writing, online divorce and pre-paid probate services outlining their consumer law obligations.

• From: Competition and Markets Authority
• Published: 9 October 2024

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Open letter to the unregulated legal services sector

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Open letter to the unregulated legal services sector (printable version)

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This letter reminds unregulated businesses offering will writing, online divorce and pre-paid probate services of their existing obligations under UK consumer law, and points readers to compliance guidance published by the CMA.  

Businesses who provide these services should read this letter together with the final guidance.

Read more on our  unregulated legal services case page.

Published 9 October 2024