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Free Wills Month

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The next Free Wills Month is October

If you're 55 or over, you can have a will written or updated for free with a participating solicitor during March and October.

Need help writing your will?

Having a will makes sure your loved ones are looked after. It's important for your peace of mind, too.

Our free guide tells you everything you need to know about making a will, with step-by-step advice to make the process as simple as possible.

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What is Free Wills Month?

Free Wills Month allows national charities, including Age UK, the chance to offer their supporters aged 55 and over the opportunity to have a simple will written or updated free of charge by a participating solicitor.

An up-to-date will, written by a solicitor, is the best way to ensure your wishes are followed. It allows you to provide for your family and friends and leave a gift to your chosen charities too.

By being part of this campaign we hope you'll consider supporting Age UK with a gift in your will, although there is no obligation to do so.

The campaign pays for simple wills. If the will is more complex and needs additional work, the solicitor may ask you to pay the balance yourself. It's best to check this when booking your appointment.

How do I take part?

Free Wills Month is intended for individuals or couples aged 55 and over. If you're making your will as a couple, only one of you needs to be over 55.

  1. In October, check back here to see where the campaign is taking place.
  2. Visit the Free Wills Month website and type in your postcode to find out which solicitors are taking part in the campaign in your local area.
  3. Make an appointment directly with the participating solicitor during October.

It's worth noting that the numbers of appointments are limited, so we recommend you book your appointment with your chosen solicitor as soon as you can. Once all available appointments are booked the campaign will close – this may be before the end of October.

Your gift could leave a world less lonely

If you do decide to take part in the campaign, there's no obligation to include a gift to Age UK in your will. However, we'd be extremely grateful if, after taking care of your loved ones, you could consider remembering us in this way.

Without the kind gifts that supporters like you leave us in their will, we simply couldn't be there for all the older people who need us.

Further information you might find helpful

For more information:

  • Call us on 020 3033 1421
  • Email us at legacies@ageuk.org.uk
  • Write to us at Age UK, Legacy team, 1-6 Tavistock Square, London, WC1H 9NA

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