
When meeting with a client to take instructions for a Will, there are some key considerations you should be making. This doesn’t matter whether you are taking instructions in person, by telephone or by other remote methods such as Skype.

When meeting with a client to take instructions for a Will, there are some key considerations you should be making. This doesn’t matter whether you are taking instructions in person, by telephone or by other remote methods such as Skype.

If you aren't confident in your Will Writer or Estate Planner, walk away. It is important that you feel comfortable with the person helping with your estate plan. Especially if this is a service that you are paying for!
It’s that time of year again. Christmas is upon us so that in mind we would like to wish everyone a very merry Christmas! It is at this time of year that families come together to share in the festive spirit (sometimes quite literally). At this time of year though we think it important to...
Are you starting out in the industry? Looking for a new career or job opportunity? Perhaps you’re looking to expand your product portfolio? We’ve got the solution with inexpensive training and comprehensive support. The membership team at the Society of Will Writers (SWW) are seeing more and more applications, and receiving a lot of...
The College of Will Writing have released dates for their 2016 courses. Interested parties are encouraged to book quickly to avoid disappointment. 2015 at the College has proved incredibly successful. The College has a huge number of people through the doors. The College limit class size numbers to 14 to ensure great interaction...
SWW members now number in excess of 1800 and have an incredible marketing power. They work across a number of different sectors but all work in a common market which is Estate Planning. As a not-for-profit organisation we don’t have unlimited budgets with which to spend on marketing and advertising. We benefit from 21 years...

When it comes to having your Will written, you want to know that the person you choose to draft it for you is professional, dependable and trustworthy. The Society of Will Writers are a self-regulatory organisation for Will Writers. This simply means that Will Writers and Estate Planners choose to join the Society and adhere...
Are you looking for a new career ahead of the New Year? Do you want something flexible to fit around existing commitments? Are you looking for a little extra income? Is the answer to these questions is YES then a career as a Will Writer (more commonly known as a ‘Estate Planning Consultant’) could...
The Society of Will Writers have been in existence for over 21 years. In that time it has grown to become the largest independent trade association of its type regulating nearly 1800 members. Over the years in the absence of any formal statutory regulation for the Will writing profession, Brian McMillan, Director General for...
Over half way through the year, New Year’s resolutions seem to be a thing of the past. If a fresh challenge or embarking on a new career was something you were thinking of and haven’t got around to there’s no need to put it off. Will writing or Estate Planning as we like to call...