At the unfortunate cost of consumer confidence in the Will Writing profession, eight people have been handed prison sentences for not advising clients correctly in relation to the use of an asset protection trust. The individuals who set up organisations from 2012, were selling their clients packages which would protect their homes being sold to...
It is with great delight that we are pleased to announce the release of our 20th Annual conference. After last years success and our best attended conference we are excited about our forthcoming event. Speakers this year include well known author and trust expert James Kessler, popular speaker and solicitor Mike Smith, James Greenwood (College...
The General Election 2015 – A first glance at the policies that may shape Will writing in the future With the upcoming Government election we take a look at the policies from the seven main political parties relevant to the Will writing profession that may have an impact on succession and inheritance in the near...
April 2015 spells a very special time for Will Writing’s premier representative organisation. 21 years ago 5 professionals began an independent membership organisation with a view to providing the consumer with realistic consumer protection. That membership base now numbers 1700. Over the years the Society has developed and grown significantly. Their primary aim remains to...
Whilst the government do not see the need for statutory regulation they do feel that it is important to promote the need for a Will and Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) and all of our members are behind them. As part of the SWW’s work with the Legal Services Board (LSB) we are continuing to...
The training arm for the SWW (The College of Will Writing) has had its dedicated training centre open now for a year and has been pleasantly surprised by the support and interest it has experienced. As a result of this success SWW Director General has decided to give something back. All one day course are...
The consumer has now been afforded increased protection when it comes to contractual dealings with will writers. As of 14th June new regulations will supersede the ‘doorstep selling’ regulations of 2008. As a consumer you now have 14 days with which to cancel a contract agreed with when visited by a will writer.
The SWW are celebrating their 20th anniversary regulating the profession of will writing and estate planning. The 14th of April marks the date the Society started to grow from an organisation with just 5 members to where they are today with nearly 2000. SWW Director General Brian McMillan has guided the organisation all this time...
The Society of Will Writers would like to congratulate Antony Brinkman on his appointment as Regional Chairman for the North West group. SWW Director General Brian McMillan confirmed his decision to offer the position based on Antony’s strong ethic to development and eagerness to assist peers. Dates for delegates have been placed on the regional...
Where have we heard that before? In fact it was used again only this week in the media over the proposals to extend the normal school day! But in our profession it has never been more important for practitioners to keep their knowledge up to date. The successful practitioner has to be confident, when seeing...
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