SWW Conference 2023 – bookings now open!
The Society of Will Writers is excited to announce the launch of the 2023 SWW Conference, set to take place on the 9th and 10th of October.
Breaking News from The Estate Planner’s Toolkit
After months of hard work behind the scenes, we're excited to announce our latest additions to The Estate Planner's Toolkit.
What options are there for health/medical decisions if you lose mental capacity?
A common misconception is that losing mental capacity only happens to older people. The reality is that it can happen to anyone at any age.
Why run-off insurance is important for Will Writers
Run-off insurance is essential for will writers to ensure you are protected even after you retire or cease trading.
Appointing Attorneys and Deciding How They Should Act
When creating Lasting Powers of Attorney, the people you choose to act on your behalf are called your ‘Attorneys’.
Choosing the right insurance for your business
As the official insurance broker of the SWW, we at Marsh Commercial have developed a professional indemnity insurance scheme for members.
Common Questions in our Inbox: Guardians
For this first instalment of a new series of articles from the SWW Technical Team, let’s talk about guardianship.
What Happens if a Will Is Lost?
On rare occasions, a Will may not be found and you might be wondering what happens, or what to do in those circumstances.
Did you know this can affect your Will?
Are you aware of some of the different ways in which your Will could be affected by changes in your personal circumstances?
SWW Launches Regional Group Survey
We're doing a survey on Regional Groups, and we’re asking Members to respond and provide us with their thoughts, feelings, and feedback.
The Will of Lisa Marie Presley
You may have heard on the news recently that Lisa Marie Presley's mother Priscilla is contesting the validity of her daughter's Will.
In CASE you missed it…
In this instalment of 'In CASE you missed it...' we take a look at the recent case of F v R [EWCOP 49 2022].
Why Use a Professional to Prepare Your Will
You’ve decided now is the time to put documentation in place to protect your estate. Let's take a look at what you should do next.
The Powers of Attorney Bill 2022
You may have heard by now about the talk to digitalise LPAs and in December the Bill received its second reading in the House of Commons.
OPG – Notification of Death Changes
A welcomed change from the OPG was announced recently and now simplifies the process of informing them of a death.
How to Protect your Estate in the New Year
Have you thought about making one of your new year's resolutions to put documentation in place to protect your estate and your loved ones?
From the Desk of the Director – Christmas Message 2022
With Christmas just a couple of days away now, the teams here at The Society of Will Writers and The National Will Archive, who, having worked exceptionally hard through some challenging circumstances will soon be heading off for a well-earned break. With many members seemingly having already wound down for the holidays too, we’ve had...
Give the Gift of Peace of Mind This Christmas
Recent surveys indicate the majority of UK adults still do not seem to see the importance of having a Will or Lasting Powers of Attorney.
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