The Society of Will Writers UK

Established in 1994, the Society of Will Writers United Kingdom (SWW UK) has reached a significant milestone this year with its 30th anniversary. The anniversary celebration will take place on 3 May 2024 at The White Hart Hotel, Lincoln, in the UK

The remarkable achievement is a testament to the determination and unwavering efforts in fulfilling its mission of promoting to the public the importance of a valid Will as well as acting as a self-regulatory professional body governing Will Writers and Estate Planners. Rigorous training and membership requirements have set the Society apart, underpinning its success in becoming not only the largest but also the leading professional body in estate planning.

Helmed by Chairman Anthony Belcher, the dedicated team at the Society continues to build on the legacy founded by former Director-General Brian McMillan and four other business owners. The membership base has expanded to 1,700 members (and counting) across the UK, Central Europe, Asia and South Africa. Over the past decades, the Society has further strengthened its upholding of professional standards with the implementation of a Professional Standards Board, which acts as an advisory board for the Society.

Beyond this, the Society has also been working with partners in estate planning fields in different regions to advocate professional excellence in estate planning knowledge and service offerings -for example, the National Archive UK for document storage, and Estate Planning Practitioners Limited (EPPL) for professional training in Asia.