“Legal Corner” is our semi-regular feature where the Technical Team pick out a small selection of recent queries to publish. This time it’s three quick-fire questions relating to severing tenancies. All queries have been anonymised where necessary.
Being a member of the Society of Will Writers comes with a range of practical benefits that support you, your business, and your clients. Whether you’re just starting out or more established, membership is designed to help you build trust, develop professionally, and feel supported in what you do.
Professional advisers are playing a crucial role in clients’ decisions to include charitable gifts in their Wills, according to new consumer research from Remember A Charity.
Property ownership in England & Wales is more nuanced than simply whose name is on the deeds. To really understand property ownership, we need to break down the differences between legal ownership and beneficial ownership.
We are thrilled to officially announce the launch of the 2026 SWW Conference, which marks the 30th running of The Society of Will Writers flagship event. This year’s conference takes place on 5th and 6th of October, once more at The Hilton East Midlands Airport Hotel.
The Estate Planner’s Toolkit is the go-to resource for professionals who provide will writing and probate services.
“Legal Corner” is our semi-regular feature where the Technical Team pick out a small selection of recent queries to publish. This time it’s three quick-fire questions relating to executors.
As the insurance partner for the Society of Will Writers, Marsh Commercial support members throughout the entire claims process. The variety of claims we assist with highlight the unique challenges and risks faced by will writers.
For some time it has been well known that any gifts to registered charities are free from inheritance tax if they are made to a UK based charity, whether made during your lifetime or in your Will.
A letter of wishes is a document that provides guidance to your trustees and sits alongside your Will. A letter of wishes is not a legally binding document and therefore there is no legal requirement on the trustees to follow the wishes that are set out.
The Society of Will Writers is a non-profit making self-regulatory organisation whose primary objectives are the advancement, education and ethical standards within the will writing profession.
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