Chris Rattigan-Smith – SWW Conference 2026 Speaker Feature
With two weeks to go, we want to remind you that there is still time to book tickets to attend the SWW Conference. We also want to introduce Chris Rattigan-Smith, one of our speakers at this years event.
Nicola Combe – SWW Conference 2026 Speaker Feature
We are pleased to welcome another speaker for our conference 2026, Nicola Combe!
In CASE you missed it – Isaacs v Green (2025) EWHC 1951 (Fam)
This case considered a challenge of a will by an adult child under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975 and gives useful guidance on how Courts deal with claims brought by adult children.
Nick Ash – SWW Conference 2026 Speaker Feature
The countdown to conference is ticking down, we are now only a month away and we would like to introduce our next speaker Nick Ash.
Katie Latham – SWW Conference 2026 Speaker Feature
We are pleased to share the next speaker in our SWW Conference 2026 line up, Katie Latham!
Helen Forster – SWW Conference 2026 Speaker Feature
As Conference gets ever closer, we have more speakers we would like to share. This week we are pleased to introduce Helen Forster!
Eleanor Levy – SWW Conference 2026 Speaker Feature
It's time for the next instalment of our SWW Conference 2026 speaker features! This week we would like to introduce you to Elanor Levy!
In CASE you missed it – Mcdaniel V Talbot 2026
This very recent case considered a challenge of a will by an adult child under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975 and gives useful guidance on how Courts deal with claims brought by adult children as well as what “reasonable financial provision” actually means.
David Jones – SWW Conference 2026 Speaker Feature
In our next instalment of SWW Conference speaker features, we are hearing from David Jones.
Antony Brinkman – SWW Conference 2026 Speaker Feature
For the third instalment of the speaker features, we want to introduce you to Antony Brinkman, Chair of the Professional Standards Board.
Joint Tenants v Tenants in Common
When you purchase a property with someone else, you will be asked how you want to own the property. In England and Wales, a property can be held as either joint tenants or tenants in common. However, each ownership is different so let’s explore what they are and what you can do with the share as this is important for the purposes of will writing.
Adam Johnson – SWW Conference 2026 Speaker Feature
Our next speaker to be featured in this years SWW Conference line up is Adam Johnson.
Professor Lesley King – SWW Conference 2026 Speaker Feature
We want to introduce you to our line up of speakers for Conference 2026.
Dealing with a Challenging Client – Part 2
In our last article we looked at some potentially common issues you as an estate planner could face from a client. This article will hopefully provide some helpful tips on what you can do to address such situations
Protecting your practice in a digital age
In today’s increasingly digital world will writers can face growing cyber risks that may threaten their business operations and client trust. Storing sensitive client data such as personal details, estate information and financial instructions can put businesses at risk of cybercrime. Additional factors such as remote working, use of third-party systems and electronic payment processes mean the need for robust cyber insurance is now more important than ever.
The Importance of writing a will for the LGBTQ+ community
For the LGBTQ+ community, having an estate plan and writing a will is extremely important. To celebrate pride month, and to provide some insight into estate planning for LGBTQ+ families, we are taking a look at the places that are overlooked when making a will, and the unique challenges that this community faces when planning for their futures.
From the desk of the MD: Reflecting on a Decade at the SWW
Today marks my 10-year work anniversary at The Society of Will Writers. A decade. That’s almost a third of the time the SWW has existed, and, sorry to make some of you feel old(er), it’s also just under a third of my time on this planet so far. When you put it like that, it really puts things into perspective.
Dealing with a Challenging Client – Part 1
The instruction taking process for Wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney can be a timely and sensitive process for clients. For this reason, it is important to have a good and trusting relationship with your clients where they feel comfortable that their wishes are being listened to and implemented in their estate planning documents, where possible.
About The Society of Will Writers
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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