Free Will Writing Course — What's the Catch?

Yes. Our will writing course is completely free — genuinely, no hidden costs, no payment details required, no catch.

What "Free" Actually Means:

• •No course fee: Training costs £0
• •No payment details required: We don't ask for credit card information
• •No hidden charges: Everything included in the course is free
• •No materials fees: All content accessible online at no cost
• •No exam fees: Assessment included at no additional cost
• •WILLO software: Professional will-writing software available at £150/month

What You Receive:

• •7 comprehensive training modules
• •Lessons from practising professionals
• •Interactive quizzes testing understanding
• •Real case studies from actual will writing situations
• •Hands-on WILLO software training
• •Certificate of completion
• •Ongoing community access and support

This is professional-level will writing training — the same quality of education that other providers charge £500-2,000 for.

Why People Are Sceptical:

We understand. When something valuable is offered free, suspicion is natural. "What's the catch?" is a reasonable question.

The rest of this guide explains exactly why we offer free training, what we hope to gain, and why it's still valuable even if you never work with us.

Here's the honest explanation of our business model:

The Legal Foundations Shouldn't Cost £1,000-2,000

Most will-writing courses charge upfront — £500 at the budget end, £2,000+ for the premium ones. We don't believe the legal foundations of estate planning should be locked behind that kind of paywall. So we give them away free.

Where the Money Comes From

We make money from graduates who decide they want help building the business — through our paid coached programme. The coached programme covers pricing, sales, marketing, partnerships, and the full client journey from first call to signed documents. It's the part that turns "I've finished the legal training" into "I have a profitable practice."

But the Coached Programme Is Optional

This is crucial: completing the free training creates no obligation.

After finishing the course, you can:

• •Subscribe to WILLO (£150/month) and build your independent practice on your own
• •Upgrade to the paid coached programme for structured help with the business side
• •Decide will writing isn't for you (no hard feelings)

Many graduates take the free training, get certified, subscribe to WILLO, and never pay us another penny. That's a totally valid path — and one we explicitly support in the training itself.

Why It Still Works for Us

A small proportion of graduates upgrade to the coached programme. That funds the free training. The graduates who don't upgrade still get a complete education at no cost — and some refer others, recommend the training, or come back later when the time is right.

The training has value regardless of whether you ever pay us. That's why we're comfortable offering it free.

Here's exactly what you receive at no cost:

Module 1: Introduction to Estate Planning

Understanding the industry, career opportunities, and what will writers actually do. Helps you assess whether this career suits you before investing significant time.

Module 2: Understanding Wills

The Wills Act 1837, legal requirements, types of wills, execution and witnessing requirements, common clauses. The foundational knowledge every will writer needs.

Module 3: Creating Wills with WILLO

Hands-on training with our professional will writing software. You'll draft real documents, learning the system practising will writers use daily. This practical training is often missing from paid courses.

Module 4: Lasting Powers of Attorney

Both types of LPA (Health & Welfare, Property & Financial), the registration process, when and how to recommend them. Most clients need LPAs — this module significantly increases your earning potential.

Module 5: Trusts & Estate Planning

Foundation knowledge of trusts — main types, when to recommend them, how they protect clients. You won't become a trust specialist, but you'll confidently advise when trusts are appropriate.

Module 6: Client Consultations

The art of professional client meetings: building rapport, asking effective questions, handling sensitive topics, taking accurate instructions. Often the most valuable module — technical knowledge is useless without consultation skills.

Module 7: Building Your Business

Practical guidance on getting insured, pricing services, finding clients, and establishing your independent practice.

Additional Included Elements:

• •Course content: Professional lessons, not just text PDFs
• •Interactive quizzes: Test understanding after each section
• •Case studies: Real scenarios from practising will writers
• •WILLO software access: Full access during training
• •Certificate: Formal certificate on completion
• •Community access: Ongoing ability to ask questions and get support

Total Value:

Comparable paid courses charge £500-2,000 for similar content. Software alone would cost £600+/year. The free course provides genuine professional value — we just don't charge for it.

How does our free course compare to paid alternatives? Here's an honest assessment:

Curriculum Comprehensiveness

Our Free Course: Covers wills, LPAs, trusts, consultations, business setup

Paid Courses (£500-2,000): Similar coverage, sometimes more detail on advanced topics

Verdict: Comparable. Our curriculum covers everything needed for competent practice.

Video Content Quality

Our Free Course: Professional lessons, clear explanations

Paid Courses: Varies widely — some excellent, some basic

Verdict: Our video quality matches or exceeds most paid options.

Practical Elements

Our Free Course: Case studies, WILLO software training, quizzes

Paid Courses: Varies — some include practical elements, many don't include software

Verdict: Advantage to us — software inclusion is unusual and valuable.

Support During Training

Our Free Course: Community access, questions answered

Paid Courses: Varies from excellent to minimal

Verdict: Comparable to mid-range paid options; some premium courses offer more.

Certification

Our Free Course: Certificate of completion

Paid Courses: Certificates, sometimes with professional body recognition

Verdict: Professional body courses (SWW, IPW) provide recognised credentials we don't. For insurance purposes, our certificate is adequate.

Post-Training Support

Our Free Course: Ongoing community, optional paid coached programme for business-build support

Paid Courses: Often limited unless you pay for membership

Verdict: Our ongoing support compares favourably.

Software Inclusion

Our Free Course: WILLO available at £150/month

Paid Courses: Usually not included; £30-100/month additional

Verdict: Significant advantage to us.

Overall Assessment:

Our free course delivers 80-90% of what premium paid courses offer. The main things paid courses provide that we don't:

• •Professional body recognition (IPW, SWW credentials)
• •Some advanced specialist content
• •In-person networking opportunities

For most career changers, our free course provides everything needed to start practising competently. You can add professional body membership later if desired.

You've completed training. Now what?

Build Your Independent Practice

After training, you're set up to run your own business:

What you keep:

• •All training knowledge
• •Certificate of completion
• •Skills and confidence developed
• •Everything you learned

What you'll need:

• •WILLO subscription (£150/month)
• •Professional indemnity insurance (£200-500/year)
• •Find your own clients through networking, talks, and referrals
• •Handle your own compliance and admin

Earnings potential:

• •Part-time: £15,000-40,000
• •Full-time: £40,000-80,000+

Optional: The Coached Programme

For graduates who want help on the business side — pricing, sales, marketing, partnerships — our paid coached programme is available. It's optional. The free training plus WILLO is a complete path on its own; the coached programme just compresses the learning curve.

Optional: The Done-For-You Launch

For graduates who want their website, branded templates, and Google Business Profile built for them while they train, we also offer a done-for-you launch package. Again, entirely optional.

We hear certain concerns regularly. Here are honest answers:

"Will you hard-sell me something?"

No. After you complete training, we mention the paid coached programme once, in case you want structured help building the business. There's no aggressive sales pitch, no high-pressure tactics, no "limited time offers."

We believe people make better decisions without pressure. If the coached programme is right for you, you'll recognise it. If it isn't, that's fine.

"Is the quality lower because it's free?"

No. The training is professional quality — the same standard we'd want from any working will writer using WILLO. Poor training would produce poor will writers, which wouldn't help anyone.

Our incentive is to train people well. That's how we build reputation and earn upgrades to the coached programme.

"Do I have to pay for anything after the free training?"

To trade as a will writer you'll need WILLO (or an equivalent) at £150/month and professional indemnity insurance. That's it. The paid coached programme is entirely optional.

"What's the commitment?"

To take the course: None. Start, stop, take your time, complete it, or don't.

There's no exclusivity, no contract, no minimum spend — you can complete the free training and never pay us a penny.

"Do you need my payment details?"

No. We don't collect payment information at any point. The course is free — there's nothing to pay for.

"What if I'm not sure will writing is for me?"

Perfect — the course helps you find out. Module 1 specifically helps you assess whether this career suits you. Better to discover it's not right after free training than after investing £1,000+.

"Is the free course accredited?"

Our certificate demonstrates completion of comprehensive training. It's accepted by insurance providers as evidence of competence.

For formal professional body accreditation (IPW, SWW), you'd need their specific courses and membership. Our training provides equivalent knowledge but not formal affiliation.

Ready to begin your free will writing course? Here's how:

Step 1: Register

Go to our training registration page and enter:

• •Your name
• •Your email address
• •Basic contact details

That's it. No payment information, no lengthy forms.

Step 2: Get Instant Access

You'll receive immediate access to all course materials:

• •Lessons
• •Module content
• •Quizzes and exercises
• •WILLO software training

Everything available from day one — no drip-feeding or artificial delays.

Step 3: Learn at Your Own Pace

Complete the course when it suits you:

• •Most finish in 2-4 weeks studying part-time
• •No deadlines or pressure
• •Watch videos, complete exercises, revisit as needed
• •Take breaks if life interrupts

Step 4: Complete Assessment

Work through all modules and complete the quizzes. No high-stakes exams — the assessment ensures you've engaged with the material and understood key concepts.

Step 5: Receive Certificate

On completion, receive your certificate demonstrating:

• •Course completion
• •Topics covered
• •Competency demonstrated

This serves as training evidence for insurance and client confidence.

Step 6: Plan Your Next Move

Decide what's next:

• •Subscribe to WILLO and start trading as a sole trader
• •Or upgrade to the paid coached programme for structured business-build support
• •Either way, you're trained and ready

What You'll Need:

• •Computer or tablet with internet
• •8-10 hours per week for 2-4 weeks
• •Quiet space for video watching
• •Willingness to learn

Common Questions:

How quickly can I start? Immediately after registration.

Is there a time limit? No — complete at your own pace.

Can I pause and resume? Yes, anytime.

What if I have questions? Community support available throughout.

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Common questions about our free will writing course.