Petition · Ministry of Justice
Make will writing a regulated practice for those charging for the service
Closed
125 signatures
What the petition asks
We want will writing to be made a regulated practice for those who charge for the service.
There are reports of unregulated will writers giving incorrect legal advice and charging high fees for products that don’t deliver the protections they promise, including on social media.
We believe regulating will writing for those who charge for the service would ensure higher standards of advice and stronger protections for consumers against harmful and costly misinformation.
We believe regulating will writing for those who charge for the service would ensure higher standards of advice and stronger protections for consumers against harmful and costly misinformation.
Timeline
| 26 Sep 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 26 Mar 2026 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
125
Status
Closed
Department
Ministry of Justice
Opened
26 Sep 2025
Closed
26 Mar 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 11 Aug 2026.