WillSuite announces new CEO as the company strengthens its commitment to innovation in estate planning

WillSuite are pleased to announce the appointment of Craig Matthews as its new CEO. With a career spanning over 20 years in legal technology, Craig brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record of driving innovation within the legal profession.

Since August 2022, Craig has been working closely with the WillSuite team, leading the development of LEAP Estates, a collaborative software initiative designed to streamline estate planning through the integration of cutting-edge technologies.

"I am excited to step into the role of CEO at WillSuite," said Craig Matthews. "My career has been dedicated to advancing the use of software within the legal profession, and I look forward to bringing that same passion and commitment to WillSuite. With oversight of both WillSuite and LEAP Estates, I hope to provide the WillSuite user base with a powerful suite of digital solutions that will drive efficiencies throughout the entire estate planning process."

Throughout Craig’s career, from beginning as a Legal IT Trainer to serving as CEO of a leading legal technology provider and as the elected Chair of the Legal Software Suppliers Association, his focus has always been on leveraging technology to better serve the legal community.

In the months leading up to this appointment, Craig has engaged with numerous WillSuite users, gaining valuable insights into the challenges facing the profession. These conversations have highlighted the significant transformations on the horizon for estate planners, including upcoming changes to the Lasting Power of Attorney process, the potential introduction of digital wills, and the anticipated great wealth transfer.

"We are committed to providing the best estate planning solutions on the market," Craig continued. "With oversight of both LEAP Estates and WillSuite we can afford our users access to a powerful suite of digital solutions, leveraging shared ideas, resources and cutting-edge technology include AI. For our dedicated team of developers and support specialists it remains business as usual. They will continue to be readily available to help our users navigate these changes, drive their businesses forward, and enhance profitability."

WillSuite welcomes any questions from our users and looks forward to ongoing collaboration as the estate planning profession continues to evolve. For more information or to get in touch with Craig directly, please email - support@willsuite.co.uk