The importance of having a valid Will that is fit for purpose is not to be underestimated. In the UK Will Writing is an unregulated profession – this means that anybody can write a Will, whether it be for themselves, or for somebody else.
The Society of Will Writers and Estate Planning Practitioners, often referred to as the SWW is a not for profit organisation who regulates its members.
In 2013 the then Lord Chancellor, Chris Grayling, called for stronger self-regulation as opposed to statutory regulation.
The Society of Will Writers turns 23 this year! In April of 1994 five gentleman including the current Director General, Brian McMillan started a trade association for Will Writers.
Ever wondered about regulation in the Will Writing industry?
You could spend hours on the internet reading philosophical statements about making your life better and making yourself successful.
The simple fact is that anyone can write a Will? This means that you can do it yourself... But would you want to?
The Legal Services Board (LSB) publishes today the findings of its unregulated providers research project which significantly advances understanding of unregulated provision of legal services.
There are many reasons you may choose to enter the profession of Will Writing and more specifically, join the Society of Will Writers.
When looking at the state of the Will Writing industry in 2016, the profession remains largely unchanged. We expected some changes back in May 2013 when the Lord Chancellor Chris Grayling's decision to reject the recommendations of the Legal Services Board (LSB) to regulate will writing by making it a reserved activity came as a shock.
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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