Best Will Writing Courses UK 2026

When comparing will writing courses, we looked at the factors that actually matter for your success. For the complete career overview, also read our main guide on How to Become an Estate Planner UK.

1. Curriculum Completeness

Does the course cover everything you need? This includes:

• •Legal principles of wills, LPAs, and trusts
• •Practical skills (client interviews, drafting, dealing with complex situations)
• •Business skills (marketing, pricing, client acquisition)
• •Software training

2. Quality of Training

• •Who delivers the training? Are they practising professionals?
• •Is there opportunity for questions and interaction?
• •Are real examples and case studies used?

3. Ongoing Support

Training is just the start. What happens when you have questions after completing the course?

• •Is there ongoing support available?
• •Can you get help with your first few clients?
• •Is there a community of fellow graduates?

4. Value for Money

The cheapest course isn't always the best value. We consider:

• •What's included in the price?
• •What ongoing costs are there?
• •What's the likely return on investment?

Essential elements of a good course:

Comprehensive legal training

• •Principles of testamentary capacity and formalities
• •Will structure and clauses
• •Trusts (at least the basics)
• •Lasting Powers of Attorney
• •Inheritance tax basics
• •When to refer to specialists

Practical skills training

• •Client interviewing techniques
• •Taking instructions properly
• •Drafting documents
• •Dealing with complex family situations
• •Handling sensitive conversations

Business and marketing

• •Setting up your practice
• •Pricing your services
• •Marketing and finding clients
• •Professional standards and compliance

Software training

• •Professional document creation
• •Client management
• •Practice management

Red flags to avoid:

• •Courses that only teach theory with no practical application
• •No ongoing support after training
• •Training delivered by people who don't practise themselves
• •No mention of professional bodies or insurance

Poor training can have serious consequences:

For your clients:

• •Invalid wills that don't achieve their wishes
• •Family disputes and legal challenges
• •Unnecessary inheritance tax
• •Vulnerable people left unprotected

For you:

• •Professional indemnity claims
• •Reputational damage
• •Complaints to professional bodies
• •In extreme cases, legal liability

The difference good training makes:

A well-trained estate planner can:

• •Confidently handle 90%+ of client situations
• •Recognise when to refer complex cases
• •Provide genuine value to clients
• •Build a sustainable, reputable practice

This is why we emphasise ongoing support - even with excellent training, you'll encounter new situations. Having access to experienced practitioners for guidance makes all the difference.

We believe in a different approach to estate planning training:

Training from practitioners

Our trainers are active estate planners who deal with real clients every week. They don't just teach theory - they share practical insights from current practice.

Complete ecosystem support

Training is just the start. We provide:

• •WILLO professional software (£150/month)
• •Ongoing support when you need help
• •Optional paid coached programme covering the business side (pricing, sales, partnerships)
• •Community of fellow graduates

Practical focus

We use real case studies, not just textbook examples. You'll learn to handle the situations you'll actually encounter.

Flexible options

Different people learn in different ways, so we offer:

• •Self-paced options for independent learners
• •Guided sessions for those who prefer structure
• •1-1 mentoring for those who want intensive support

Book a free consultation to discuss which option suits your learning style and goals.