The Society of Will Writers (SWW) is a non-profit making self-regulatory organisation that seeks to protect the public and serve the interests of those who are active professionals in the Will Writing and Estate Planning field, as well as the upkeep of advancement, education, and ethical standards within the profession.
Founded in 1994, the SWW has grown to a membership of over 1700 estate planning professionals across the UK, Europe and further afield in places such as Asia and Africa, each championing our standards and enabling the public access to high-quality Will Writing and Estate Planning services.
The main goals of the SWW are:
The SWW is proud to be one of the frontrunning organisations where steering the profession is concerned, regularly meeting with other regulators and industry stakeholders to ensure that our members voices are heard, and needs are matched.
Being a member of the SWW also grants access to exclusive benefits such as unlimited technical support when you’re in need of help, bespoke PII cover available only to SWW members, a web listing through the Find a Member section on our website, and discounts on both our and selected partner’s products and services. SWW Members also have access to regional groups, ongoing training, and an annual conference, all designed to enhance their knowledge and create excellent networking opportunities.
The designatory letters of the SWW’s membership grades:
Each membership grade denotes its holders experience and is an assurance to the public that the Will Writer or Estate Planner that they are engaging with is trained, insured and SWW code compliant.
We always encourage members of the public to ask their Will Writer if they are a Member of the SWW, and any Member would be happy to present their membership ID card as proof. The public can also rely on checking any Member’s credentials by contacting SWW head office.
Meet Caitlan Roberts – Head of Membership
Caitlan studied Events Management at Leeds Beckett University and is now The Head of Memberships, overseeing the team and supporting Regional Groups and chairs across the country. She loves helping members feel connected and part of a community. When she’s not at work, you’ll usually find Caitlan curled up with a romance novel or singing her heart out at indie gigs.
Caitlan is the point of contact between the SWW and Todays Wills & Probate. If you have any enquiries, you can contact Caitlan by emailing her at caitlan@willwriters.com or calling the office on 01522 687 888 and she would be more than happy to assist.
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