Do you have a dream to be your own boss?
Discover the path to self-employment success with CTT Group
CTT Group is a support service for new and established professional advisers—offering training, software, and continued business success, empowering you to be your own boss.
Break free from your current profession
Set flexible working hours to suit you
Start your new self-employed career
Build a successful business on your terms
Become a fully qualified Will Writer with CTT and be your own boss – no previous legal experience or qualifications necessary!
- Are you a natural problem-solver?
- Have good communication skills?
- Empathise well with others?
Then you already have the essential skills to make a top will writer. With CTT’s professional support, you’ll gain all the technical knowledge and industry tools you need to launch your will writing career and grow a successful business. Start practising—and earning—in no time!
“I wanted to take control of my work life and be my own boss. I came across CTT Group and discovered the world of will writing, and realised I really enjoyed it! The staff at CTT are fantastic – it didn’t matter I didn’t have any experience. And compared to what a lot of other companies were charging, it was a low-cost risk.”
Is there a low-risk path to self-employment?
If you’re looking to become self-employed and be your own boss, we see the options as threefold:
Invest in your start-up business
57.6% of small-medium enterprises are likely to fail within 5 years (according to the Government Office of National Statistics).
With the costly investment often needed to establish a new business, you run a high risk of losing your precious time, effort and money!
Buy into a franchise
Relying on the branding and reputation of an already well-established brand, buying into a franchise can seem like a safer option.
However, the upfront fees alone can cost anywhere between £5000-£500,000 (according to Franchise UK) – never mind approximately £10,000 minimum start-up fees.
There are also the imposed restrictions of operating under a franchise - will you truly be your own boss without 100% say over your business?
Be your own boss with full support
CTT Group is a unique organisation providing complete career support for those wanting the freedom and flexibility of becoming a self-employed Estate Planner.
With nominal costs spread out monthly, and a huge team of industry experts backing you, the route to career prosperity is low-risk and stress-free.
Be your own boss: a THREE-step process
CTT’s training and support programme delivers a three-step process for starting and growing your
Will-Writing career, so you can enjoy the benefits of being your own boss while minimising the stress and risk of running your own business.
CTT Foundation training programme
The CTT Foundation training programme
If you’re looking for a low-risk route into self-employment that you can build into a successful business, CTT Group will give you all the Knowledge and Tools to support the Growth of your new career as a Will Writer and Estate Planner with the CTT Foundation training programme.
Knowledge
STEP 01: Knowledge
CTT’s Foundation training programme gives you all the basic knowledge and skills needed to start your own Will-Writing practice and be your own boss, including using Legacy Will-Writing software.
How CTT Foundation training programme can help:
- Suitable for complete beginners – you don’t need any previous experience of Will Writing or legal qualifications to get started.
- Takes you through all the learning and subject matter knowledge. You won’t have to take a lengthy career break or worry about loss of earnings.
- Run remotely by estate planning experts, so you can take part in online training sessions at your convenience.
- Sessions are group-based, giving you peer-training support and networking opportunities.
Tools
STEP 02: Tools
Once you’ve completed your Foundation training, you’ll be invited to become a member of CTT’s Partnership Portal, giving you instant access to all CTT’s professional software and support services, including 24/7 advice.
How CTT Foundation training programme can help:
- Legacy – the most up-to-date Will Writing and business management software to provide you with guidance and help keep your processes on track.
- Digital Will document templates.
- 24/7 technical support via the UK’s most advanced sector chatbot.
- Live one-to-one support, either through live messaging or calls with our esteemed industry experts.
- Professional Indemnity Insurance to protect your business.
- Digital security for remote client ID and document verification.
- Further training to expand your business offering in the future.
Growth
STEP 03: Growth
CTT’s Foundation training programme is only the beginning. With all the knowledge and tools you need to start your Will Writing practice, and ongoing professional support from CTT, you can focus on building your successful new career in Will-Writing and Estate Planning.
The reasons why you have to partner with CTT:
- Freedom - Strike the perfect work-life balance by managing your own workload and client base. When you need extra help or a holiday, CTT is on hand to take the strain with expert advice and admin support.
- Flexibility - Set your work hours to suit you. Build up your client base part-time until you’re ready to commit to a full-time role and run your business in line with your lifestyle.
- A firm future - With CTT, you’ll receive ongoing professional support to grow your own business on your terms to match your ambitions. You can also take CTT’s additional training courses to learn new skills, expand your offering, and double your earning potential.
Discover James’ story
James Pearson went from being an overworked police officer to MD of his own Estate Planning practice with the help of CTT Group.
“Taking that first step was liberating. I felt like I was a part of a team then, and that just grew and grew. Whether it’s in the early days with training, or getting ideas on what contracts you should do, everything is taken care of; you only have to concentrate on learning and being a good estate planner. My only regret is not doing it sooner!”
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FAQs
What is Estate Planning?
Estate planning is the process of helping clients organise their affairs and how they want their assets to be distributed after they die. It includes documenting a person’s will and making other provisions such as creating trusts, to safeguard assets, and Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs), to ensure a person’s healthcare and financial wishes are taken care of should they lose capacity. It also covers maximising tax allowances for clients and helping them mitigate any legal risks or complications.
What skills do you need to become an Estate Planner?
The most important attributes to have as an estate Planner are a keen eye for detail, problem-solving skills, good communication, and empathy to guide clients through complex, sensitive decisions while ensuring their wishes are legally and financially protected.
Don’t you need to be a solicitor to write Wills?
While solicitors often perform the task of writing Wills for their clients, you don’t need to be a qualified solicitor to write Wills. With the right training, tools, and personal skills, it’s possible to become a Will Writer without legal qualifications.
What do I need to get started on the Be Your Own Boss course?
To join CTT's "Be Your Own Boss" programme, you don’t need any prior legal experience or qualifications. The programme is open to complete beginners. Key personal skills that are beneficial include problem-solving abilities, strong communication, and empathy. CTT provides all the technical training and support you need to launch your career as a Will Writer and Estate Planner and be your own boss.
Do I need a degree for the Be Your Own Boss programme?
No, you don’t need any formal qualifications to join the Be Your Own boss programme. However, a good level of English reading and written communication is essential.
What are the benefits of becoming an Estate Planner and being your own boss?
Becoming an Estate Planner with CTT is the ideal career to start your own business and be your own boss. The work can be caried out flexibly and remotely, allowing you to take full advantage of setting your own working hours; it also provides the scope to expand your offering or specialise, a steady path to growth, and a proven business model with no limit on your earning potential.
Do you offer post-course support?
Once you’ve completed the Be Your Own Boss programme, as a CTT member, you’ll have access to CTT’s ongoing professional support and Legacy software.
When are the training sessions?
Training session take place regularly online. See here for upcoming training and to book your place on the next available course.