Free Will for Over 55s

crazyterrier2000

October 2010 is the next Free Wills Month, where respected charities, together with participating solicitors in specific locations, offer members of the public aged 55 and over the opportunity to have their Wills written or updated free of charge.

The next campaign will take place during October 2010. The campaign will visit the following locations - Bournemouth, Chelmsford, Chester/North Wales, Colchester, Cheltenham/Gloucester, Derby, Ealing, Exeter, Hammersmith/Isleworth, Huddersfield, Leicester, Lincoln, Norwich, Nottingham, Oxford, Plymouth, Preston, Stoke-on-Trent, Swansea, Torquay -

please visit click the link for solicitor details from 1st October.

http://www.freewillsmonth.org.uk/

horlet

If you've reached that age without a will, I am sure you certainly don't need one any way loll! (pun intended)

mary-op

Its worth looking at the cancer research uk freewill service.........they did wills for me and OH last year -we gave a donation in our will which we'd have done anyway-and providing there's a solicitor in your area it can be all sorted out.
You have to be over 55 for this service.
Hope that helps

Biggles

Bear in mind that these are not free; they require a donation to a charity, possibly not of your choosing, and some solicitors are known to pressurise customers as regards the amount.

For a cheaper, well-done and pressure-free will, you might do better to try a member of the Institute of Professional Willmakers (www.ipw.org.uk)

Sunny_Saver

I read somewhere that they expect at least £75 which is probably the cost of a simple will.

tillytat

Thanks but all seem to want payment in some form. I'll just stick with the basic will I already have.

Mee

There's also Will Aid every November - which is for everyone and covers a number of charities. Again the 'suggested donation' is £75.
See http://www.willaid.org.uk/

sarah1972

back on http://freewillsmonth.org.uk
Free Wills Month

Free Wills Month brings together a group of well respected charities to offer members of the public aged 55 and over the opportunity to have their simple Wills written or updated free of charge by using participating solicitors in selected locations across England.

The Free Wills Month campaign runs during March but appointments are limited and allocated on a first come first served basis. Once a participating law firm is fully booked, they will be removed from the website. When all appointments are booked the campaign will close.

To take part simply complete the two step process – postcode first then a few more details later.

Once you’ve completed step two just select a convenient solicitor and call them to book your appointment, mentioning Free Wills Month – you have to call during March before the campaign closes but your appointment can be at a later date if convenient for you and the solicitor.

FreddieM

I do believe that the free Will is based on the solicitor you choose taken his commission 4-15% from your estate alongside probate fees after your passing etc, and prior to the beneficiaries receiving the net sum. So effectively not such a free will. I'd be happy to be corrected because my information is based on recent discussions with friends who have experienced such an event