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05 November 2015
Issue: 7675 / Categories: Legal News
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Wills regulation

Will writing should be regulated, say 55% of more than 1,500 members of the public who responded to a YouGov survey for the Law Society. Nearly 90% of those who have had a will drafted by a solicitor said they were satisfied with the quality of service provided. Jonathan Smithers, President of the Law Society, says: “It is encouraging to see that the public are beginning to recognise the importance of using a solicitor over an unregulated will writer.”

 

Issue: 7675 / Categories: Legal News
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MOVERS & SHAKERS

DWF—David Abbott & Claire Keat

DWF—David Abbott & Claire Keat

Senior appointments in insurance services and commercial services announced

Clyde & Co—Nick Roberts

Clyde & Co—Nick Roberts

Aviation disputes practice strengthened by London partner hire

Ellisons—Marion Knocker

Ellisons—Marion Knocker

Residential property lawyer promoted to partnership

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