What has happened to The Will Writing company?

Saffron has been made aware of the issues being faced by some of our members who have been adversely affected by the collapse of The Will Writing Company in 2018, and the recent news that Philips Trust Corporation have entered administration.

We understand how frustrating and concerning this situation is for all concerned. We would encourage our members to engage with the administrators and be alert to communications that will be sent over the coming days and weeks. Saffron has no direct relationship with the trust, and no contact with the administrators. We are therefore limited in direct actions we can take on behalf of our members.

Geoffrey Bouchier and James Saunders of Kroll Advisory Limited have been appointed as joint administrators. Further information can be found on the Philips Trust Corporation website.

You can arrange the return of your Will by contacting the storage company, Deedbank. We recommend emailing them using storage@deedbank.co.uk or telephoning them on 0330 555 7555 between the hours of 10am and 4pm (Monday to Friday).

There will be a charge made for the retrieval of documents in line with the Deedbank storage cost structure. These costs will vary by document and will need to be paid directly to Deedbank.

If you are seeking guidance on accessing compensation as a result of loss from The Will Writing Company, you can contact the SRA (Solicitors Regulation Authority) by calling 0370 606 2555.