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SWW conference launches

The 2017 Society of Will Writers’ (SWW) Annual Conference has now been announced.

Being held for another year at the Abbey Hotel and Country Club in Redditch, the Annual Conference will continue to be held across two days on 9th and 10th October 2017.

An important event for the Society, the Conference has consistently been met with positive feedback, bringing together a wide range of industry specialists as well a networking opportunity for members and non-members alike.

As well as providing attendees with the chance to engage with others in the industry, one of the main highlights of the event is the high calibre of professional insight from Will Writing experts.

In addition to well-known individuals from within the SWW, this year’s speakers include:

  • Tim Farmer – Mental capacity assessment expert & member of the Court of Protection Practitioners Association
  • Ingrid McCleave – Specialist solicitor and tutor for the College of Will-Writing
  • Caroline Bielanska – Solicitor, Lecturer and Independent Consultant
  • Craig Ward – Solicitor, CEDR accredited mediator, writer and speaker
  • Sally Jones – Head of Legal, Office of the Public Guardian
  • Adam Johnson – Director of New Forest Wealth Management Ltd

Following the success of their presentations at previous SWW events, we are delighted to be welcoming back Tim Farmer and Sally Jones.

Vulnerable clients will be the focus for this year’s event, with covered topics including the application of the Equality Act 2010, tips on engaging with clients as well as mental capacity assessments.

Sally Jones will be delivering a workshop on a decade of the Office of the Public Guardian. An expert in assessing mental capacity and the author of ‘Grandpa on a Skateboard’, Tim Farmer will be engaging with attendees on that very topic, giving a talk on assessing capacity.

Ingrid McCleave is among the new faces talking at the event. Also a new speaker at the Conference, Adam Johnson deals with the training for the regional group as well as being part of the SWW’s Professional Standards Board. He will be delivering an interactive workshop on lifetime care.

The Society is also pleased to welcome back Derek Forbes as master of ceremony, who was involved in organising the first set of conferences.

For more information on the Society of Will Writers’ Annual Conference 2017, please visit the SWW website or view the conference brochure here.

This article was submitted to be published by The Society of Will Writers as part of their advertising agreement with Today’s Wills & Probate. The views expressed in this article are those of the submitter and not those of Today’s Wills & Probate.

The Society of Will Writers

https://www.willwriters.com/

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:

  • To promote to the public at large the real need and sense in having a valid will.
  • To act as a self-regulatory body by vetting practitioners through stringent membership requirements, proficiency standards and ongoing training.
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:

  • SWW (Affiliate)
  • MSWW (Full)
  • ASWW (Associate)
  • FSWW (Fellow)
  • SWW (Companion)
  • SWW (Honorary)
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 Sam Smith – Head of Membership

Sam manages the membership team here at the SWW. He is responsible largely for Member recruitment and handling enquiries from Members. As well as liaising with Society partners and third parties, he also looks after our 20 regional chairs. Sam is always on hand at SWW events to meet and greet. In Sam’s downtime, he enjoys going to the gym, restoring his camper van, and playing golf. Sam is the point of contact between the SWW and Todays Wills & Probate. If you have any enquiries, you can contact Sam by emailing him at sam.s@willwriters.com or calling the office on 01522 687 888 and he would be more than happy to assist.

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