Free Wills Month 2024

We've partnered with Free Wills Month to give our supporters the opportunity to have a simple Will written or updated for free.

What is Free Wills Month?

Age UK supporters who are 55 or over can have a simple Will written or updated for free by a participating solicitor.        

Having an up-to-date Will is the best way to ensure your wishes are followed and your loved ones are looked after.

There's no obligation to leave a gift in your will to Age UK. However, after you've left something for your loved ones, a gift in your Will could one day make a huge difference to an older person’s life. It could be a lifeline for anyone who's struggling – from providing weekly friendship calls to older people to helping vulnerable people access the vital information, advice and services that they need. We hope you'll consider leaving a gift in your Will to Age UK.

When can I take part in Free Wills Month?

Free Wills Month takes place in March and October every year, and it will be returning in October 2024.

As Free Wills Month is very popular, appointments are always limited and are allocated on a first come, first served basis. We recommend you book with your chosen solicitor and take part as soon as you can.

If you'd like to sign up for email reminders to take part, you can do so by clicking the button below.

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Is Free Wills Month in my area?

Participating solicitors for October 2024 can be found in the following locations:

• Birmingham
• Bolton
• Bournemouth
• Bristol
• Cardiff
• Cornwall
• Derbyshire
• Exeter
• Gloucestershire
• Hampshire
• Hull
• Ipswich
• Leicestershire
• Lincolnshire
• Manchester
• Milton Keynes
• Northern Ireland
• Norwich
• Nottinghamshire
• Oxfordshire
• Plymouth
• Portsmouth
• Scarborough
• Stockport
• Stoke-on-Trent
• Swansea
• Torquay.

How do I take part?

1. Visit the Free Wills Month website and type in your postcode – or give them a call – to find out which solicitors are taking part in your local area.
2. Book an appointment directly with a Free Wills Month solicitor during the campaign.
3. Consider leaving a gift in your Will to Age UK.

Find out more about the difference leaving a gift in your Will to Age UK could make

How much does it cost?

Free Wills Month covers the cost of simple Wills. Having a simple Will written or updated is free. However, if the Will is more complex and needs additional work, the solicitor may ask you to pay the balance yourself.

We recommend that you let your chosen solicitor know at the outset about what type of Will you want and ask them to confirm if there'll be any additional charges associated with the type of Will you need.

Where can I find more information on leaving a legacy?

By leaving a gift in your Will to Age UK, you'll leave something special to the many thousands of older people in the UK who have no one to turn to when times get tough.

How do I order a free guide?

If you'd like help on how to write a Will, our free Wills and estate planning guide contains step-by-step practical advice and highlights the issues you should think about when making your Will. This should make the process of writing or updating your Will as simple as possible.

If you'd like help with how to leave a legacy gift, our free gifts in Wills guide, Leave a legacy of kindness, includes practical advice about how to leave a gift in your Will to Age UK.

How can my gift make a difference?

Gifts in Wills are vital to Age UK, helping us run our services that millions of older people rely on each year. With an ageing population, we know demand for our support is only going to increase.

By choosing to leave a gift in your Will to Age UK, you can be certain that your kindness will help some of the most vulnerable older people find comfort, support and friendship in the darkest times. Age UK is determined to be there and make a difference – with help from those like Bob and Joyce.