Terms and Conditions
Marlow Wills Ltd (hereinafter referred to as “the Company”) are member of the Institute of Professional Willwriters (hereinafter referred to as “IPW”) and it is mandatory that it operates in accordance with the IPW Code of Practice, copies of which are available (in written or audio format) free of charge either from the Company or from the IPW at the address overleaf. Any instances of non-compliance with the IPW Code of Practice should be addressed to the IPW. The purpose of these Letters of Engagement is to explain to you what your rights and obligations are and what rights and obligations the Company have. The terms of this agreement are governed by English laws and any dispute shall be resolved within the jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.
Both the Company and the IPW are keen to ensure that the Company provides its services to the highest standards within the profession and in compliance with the Code of Practice. We would be grateful if you would spend a few moments completing an online questionnaire at http://www.ipw.org.uk/question, www.ipw.org.uk/feedback. Alternatively, a paper version of the questionnaire can be obtained from the Company or the IPW at either of the addresses overleaf.
Fees
The Company’s fees for writing Wills and for any additional products or services are enclosed, or referred to in the accompanying email.
Our obligations
The Company offers a free home visit for clients within a 5 mile radius of Frieth RG9 6PJ. This visit is to discuss your situation and your requirements and to obtain as much information as possible to enable us to draft your documents.
If you are elsewhere in England and Wales, we will take your instructions over the phone (including a conference call and Zoom or Skype) and post the original will to you with detailed instructions about its correct execution. If we do not supervise the signing of the will we offer a free checking service before the will is sent for storage.
The Company is obliged to give you best advice. In some cases this may require additional products or services, provided at extra cost either by the Company or another company recommended by us. You are under no obligation to take up any product or service, but the Company may require you to sign a disclaimer if you choose not to follow the advice provided by the Company.
The Company may require you to sign a disclaimer if you instruct us to draft any product or service in a way that is contrary to our advice.
Any advice that is given by the Company is based on its understanding of law, practices and procedures at the date of this agreement. The Company is not responsible for any consequences arising from any future changes in law, practices or procedures.
The Company has Professional Indemnity Insurance of £5 million to cover claims and losses worldwide (except in the United States and Canada) arising as a result of any negligent act by it. The policy is currently with Maltings and is arranged by Simply Business of 1 Finsbury Square London EC21 1AE.
The Company has Public Liability Insurance of £5 million to cover claims and losses or damages worldwide (except in the United States and Canada) arising from action by it. The policy is currently with Maltings and is arranged by. Simply Business of 1 Finsbury Square London EC21 1AE.
The Company reserves the right to withdraw from any transaction if it is unable to complete any transaction in whole or in part but if it does so, it will write to you immediately and you will not be liable to pay any fees.
The costs of correcting any error or omission on the part of the Company shall be borne entirely by the Company.
The Company will maintain client files for a period of 6 years after your death, or for a period of 6 years after you have notified us in writing that your document(s) have been revoked, whichever event occurs first.
The Company will provide advice free of charge in matters relating to this transaction for its lifetime.
Your obligations
The validity, accuracy and suitability of any documents that we provide will partly depend upon the honesty, completeness and accuracy of your answers to our questions. The Company therefore requires you to be open and honest with the information that you provide to us. The Company is not responsible for any consequences arising from inaccurate or incomplete information provided by you.
To provide sufficient evidence of your identity to enable the Company to confirm your identity and/or comply with Money Laundering Regulations.
Timescales
Your completed documents will be available for signing no later than 14 days from the date on which the Company has all the information that it requires to complete your documents. In practice this is more usually 3 working days.
In the event that the Company is unable to meet the above timescale then you will be able to renegotiate this agreement or you can cancel it without any obligation to pay any fees.
If you are unable to provide all of the information that the Company requires to draft your documents within 28 days of this agreement then you will be liable to pay half of the total fees on the 28th day after this agreement. Any fees paid at this time will be deducted from your final invoice.
Payment
Payment will be required, in full, on completion of the documents to your satisfaction. If we have not received your approval or requested amendments within 28 days of our emailing your draft will, an interim invoice covering the work done to date (typically 50% of the total quoted) will be issued. All invoices are payable within 7 days of issue.
Complaints
If you are not happy with any aspect of service provided by the Company, you should first of all contact our Principal, Yvonne Boyle whose telephone number is 01494 880069.
If you wish to make a complaint about any aspect of service provided by the Company, you must, in the first instance write to our Principal, Yvonne Boyle at the address below. She will acknowledge your letter within 3 working days of receipt and then investigate the circumstances of your complaint and write to you with the results of her investigation within a further 28 days. If you are not happy with the results of the investigation by the Company, you can write to the Institute of Professional Willwriters at their address below, who will instigate a Conciliation Process to help you and the Company to reach a mutually satisfactory agreement.
If you are not happy with the results of the Conciliation Process or if you choose not to take up the Conciliation Process following any investigation by the Company, you can write to the Estate Planning Arbitration Scheme (EPAS) at the address below who will then investigate your complaint and make a formal judgement but there will be a cost to you if you take this option.
These complaints procedures do not prevent you from seeking other means of redress.
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It is important that you read and understand the above terms that will apply to this agreement before signing. If there is any term that you do not understand or do not wish to agree to, then please discuss it with Marlow Wills before signing. Only sign if you wish to be bound by these Letters of Engagement.
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Notice of the right to cancel
You have a right to cancel this agreement with Marlow Wills within 14 days of the date of this agreement by writing to the Company at the postal address or the email address above and you will not be required to make any payment.
You can cancel this agreement with Marlow Wills later than 14 days after the date of this agreement by writing to the Company at the postal address or the email address above. Unless the cancellation is due to a delay on the part of the Company that is beyond the timescale referred to in section 4a, you will be liable to pay half of the full fee.
You can use the cancellation form below but you do not have to. Where notice of cancellation is posted, it is recommended that it is sent by Recorded Delivery, however cancellation will be deemed to be served as soon as it is posted or sent to the Company.
The Company will acknowledge receipt of notice of cancellation in writing within 14 days.
You can request in writing that the Company can start work on your documentation on a date before the expiry of 14 days of the date that you first give us information to enable us to complete work for you. Should you subsequently cancel the contract within 14 days of the date that you first give us information to enable us to complete work for you, you may have to pay for any work that was carried out on your behalf before you cancelled in accordance with the reasonable requirements of this agreement.
If you wish to cancel this contract, you MUST DO SO IN WRITING and deliver it personally or send (which may be by electronic mail) it to the Company named below. You may use this form if you want to, but you do not have to.
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Complete, detach and send this form ONLY IF YOU WISH TO CANCEL THIS AGREEMENT
To: Marlow Wills Ltd, Fairfield House, Frieth, Henley on Thames RG9 6PJ
I/We (delete as appropriate) hereby give notice that I/we (delete as appropriate) wish to cancel my/our (delete as appropriate) contract reference number …………………….
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Print Name:……………………………………. Print Name:…………………………………….
Date:…………………………………………Date:…………………………………………….
Address:…………………….………………………………………… Postcode:………………………
Marlow Wills Ltd
Registered office:
Fairfield House
Frieth
Henley on Thames
Oxon
RG9 6PJ
email [email protected]
Estate Planning Arbitration Scheme (EPAS)
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24 Angel Gate
City Road
London
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