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What to consider when buying will writing services

This guide will help you consider your options when shopping for will writing services.

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

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This guide will help you to understand the choices available when writing a will. 

There are now many alternatives to regulated law firms. Alternative providers can offer will writing service that may be more convenient, and that are potentially cheaper too.   

It’s important to understand what you are buying, and the differences between the services on offer.   

The CMA has produced this guide to explain what to look out for when buying a will writing service, including things like:   

• the differences between providers 

• what to keep in mind when buying these services 

• potential sources of help if things go wrong after your purchase 

Find out more about our investigation into unregulated legal services.

Published 9 October 2024