Barnsgate Law Limited Terms of Service

Barnsgate Law Terms of Service

1. Interpretation

1.1 "We," "Us," and "Our" refer to Barnsgate Law Limited, our agents, or any third parties instructed by us to act on our behalf in providing the Will Writing Service.

1.2 "You" and "Client" refer to the person contracting with us for the provision of a Will, Lasting Power of Attorney, and/or associated ancillary documents.

2. Our Service

2.1 We provide services for the creation of Wills, Lasting Power of Attorney, Probate, Conveyancing and associated ancillary documents.

2.2 Instructions for our services are accepted via post, email, and phone, or other agreed formats. Clarifications may be requested in writing.

2.3 All Wills and associated documents will be sent to the address you provide.

2.4 If you do not return your instruction form, we will attempt to contact you 3 times over 6 months. Without your signed instruction, we cannot produce your documents. 

3. Choice of Law

3.1 Our services comply with the laws of England & Wales. Document formalities are governed by English & Welsh law.

3.2 These terms and conditions are governed by English and Welsh law.

3.3 Scottish Wills and related documents are provided through our approved Scottish partner under Scottish law.

3.4 For assets outside these jurisdictions, we recommend seeking expert advice in the relevant jurisdiction.

4. Limitations of Service

4.1 Our service is based solely on the information in the instruction form.

4.1.1 We do not advise on property disposition.

4.1.2 Undeclared assets or liabilities are not considered.

4.1.3 Undeclared individuals are not considered.

4.1.4 Ancillary documents are not included.

5. Limitation of Liability

5.1 We provide documents without supervising their execution. Upon request, we will review executed documents for correctness.

5.2 We rely on the accuracy of the information you provide.

5.3 You must verify that provided documents reflect your instructions and notify us of any changes for revision.

5.4 We are not responsible for verifying:

  • Your testamentary and/or mental capacity
  • The absence of undue influence
  • Your understanding and approval of the content
  • Potential third-party beneficiary claims

5.5 We do not provide ongoing advice on future taxation or legal changes affecting your documents. This responsibility rests with you.

6. Our Fees

6.1 Charges for our services will be notified to you. A full price list is available upon request.

6.2 All prices include VAT.

6.3 Fees are payable when instructions are taken.

6.4 Our fees include one engrossment of your documents. Additional engrossments due to changes incur further fees.

6.5 Fees for tenancy severance or first registration as tenants in common cover advice and documentation only.

7. Premature Conclusion

7.1 Charges for provided documents are non-refundable if you decide not to sign.

7.2 You may conclude matters prior to document preparation. If so, we will refund fees minus a £50 administration charge.

7.3 We reserve the right to decline to provide documents and will refund fees paid if we do so.

8. Complaints

8.1 For complaints, contact the Operations Manager at Barnsgate Law, at [email protected]

9. Professional Indemnity Insurance and Liability Limits

9.1 We have professional indemnity insurance for services in England and Wales.

9.2 Our liability to you is limited to £1 million in aggregate for all actions and/or inactions arising from our services.

10. Right to Cancel

10.1 Under the Consumer Contracts (Information, Cancellation and Additional Charges) Regulations 2013, you may cancel this agreement within fourteen days of receiving the Notice of Right to Cancel. If you want us to commence work within this period, notify us. If you cancel after work has started, you will pay for work done up to that point. If work is completed, the right to cancel ceases to apply.