A Gwent law firm is among the first in the country to become a member of the Law Society’s new Wills and Inheritance Quality Scheme.

Watkins & Gunn Solicitors, which has offices in Newport, Pontypool and Cardiff, underwent a rigorous application and assessment process by the Law Society to become WIQS accredited, which recognises high quality in will writing, probate and estate administration services.

Members of WIQS must adhere to the first Law Society Protocol for wills and estate administration. This provides practical guidelines and recommended best practice at all key stages of the wills and probate process.

Clive Thomas, managing partner at Watkins & Gunn Solicitors said: “A poorly drafted will can be a very expensive and distressing legacy for your family. Being a member of WIQS means that clients can be reassured that we have the necessary expertise to deliver wills and inheritance advice.”

Watkins & Gunn Solicitors is also a member of the Law Society's Conveyancing Quality Scheme (CQS) - the mark of excellence for the home buying process.