The training arm of the Society of Will Writers
Specialist legal education for Will writers & estate planners
Practical, CPD-accredited training in Will writing, estate planning, lasting powers of attorney, trusts, and tax — delivered by practising experts in Lincoln and online.
What We Teach
Course Categories
Specialist programmes across the full spectrum of Will writing and estate planning practice.
Estate Planning
Holistic estate planning, probate, and the certificate distance learning course.
3 courses →Trusts
The law, uses, taxation, and pitfalls of trusts in modern estate planning.
2 courses →Lasting Powers of Attorney
Drafting LPAs, Business LPAs, mental capacity, and later-life planning.
5 courses →Instruction Taking
Take clear, complete instructions and get the most from every appointment.
2 courses →Software
Get the most from will drafting and practice management software.
1 course →Tax
Inheritance tax planning and the tax treatment of pensions on death.
2 courses →Family Law
How divorce and separation affect estate planning and family trusts.
2 courses →Overseas Clients
Advise clients with foreign assets and cross-border estates.
1 course →Plan Ahead
Upcoming Course Dates
How to Take Perfect Instructions – Online via Teams
Wed, 2 Sept 2026 · Live online
Drafting For Success – Sure Will Writer
Tue, 8 Sept 2026 · Lincoln Training Centre
Inheritance Tax – Beyond Drafting Wills – Online via Zoom
Wed, 9 Sept 2026 · Live online
Vulnerable Clients and Later Life Planning – Online via Zoom
Thu, 10 Sept 2026 · Live online
An Introduction to Probate and Estate Administration
Tue, 15 Sept 2026 · Lincoln Training Centre
Why Train With Us
Training built by practitioners, for practitioners
The College of Will Writing is the training arm of the Society of Will Writers, the UK’s leading membership body for professional Will writers.
Every course is designed and delivered by people who are active in the field, so you learn what actually works in practice — not just the theory.
Not sure which course is right for you?
Get in touch and our team will help you choose the programme that best fits your experience and goals.