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Make A Will Month

This October, our partner solicitors will be donating their time and expertise to help you make or update a simple Will for FREE in return for a donation to The Shakespeare Hospice.

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Make a Will Month

At The Shakespeare Hospice, we understand that many people are put off by writing a Will because of the costs involved.

That is why every March and October, we partner with local solicitors who donate their time and expertise to help you make or update a simple Will for FREE.

All we ask is that you make a donation or leave a gift in your Will to The Shakespeare Hospice in return.

Your donation now, or future gift in your Will, could make a real difference to patients and their loved ones facing a life-limiting condition who need our services and support.

Book your FREE Will writing appointment

Appointments with our partner solicitors are limited, so book now to avoid disappointment.

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The Shakespeare Hospice - Make A Will Month

Why do I need a Will?

Making or updating your Will is one of the most important things you can do to protect the future for your loved ones.

According to research over half (51%) of UK adults haven’t made a Will, and nearly a third (30%) of those aged over 55 do not have a Will in place.

A Will ensures that your estate is left to the people you choose and not subject to rules which dictate how your money, property and possessions should be allocated.

How do I take part in Make A Will Month?

Order your Make a Will Month pack by emailing your name, address and telephone number to fundraising@theshakespearehospice.org.uk. Alternatively, call 01789 266852 and speak to a member of the fundraising team.

Once your pack arrives:

Book your FREE Will writing appointment with one of our participating solicitors HERE.
Attend your appointment and write or update your Will.
Make your donation to The Shakespeare Hospice in lieu of the solicitor’s usual Will writing fee by clicking on the link below.
If you have chosen to leave a gift to the Hospice in your Will, let us know.

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Let us know if you have left us a gift in your Will

Reasons to consider updating your Will

Once your Will is written, it is a good idea to review it every five years or so and after any major life changes such as:

Marriage or divorce

Moving house

Birth of a child or grandchild

Your executor details have changed

Cohabiting as an unmarried couple

The value of your estate has changed

What gift will you leave?

Any gift, regardless of size, makes a huge difference to our patients and their loved ones. Your gift can be anything you choose; it's a legacy you can be proud of that will help us to continue to support patients and their loved ones in the future.

Residuary Gift

A percentage or share of the balance of your estate once all other payments and gifts have been made. This type of gift is the most valuable because it is inflation proof.

Pecuniary gift

A fixed amount of money. Ask your solicitor about index-linking a cash gift to ensure the relative value stays the same over time.

Specific Gift

A gift of a specific items such as jewellery, artwork or property.

Did you know?

Leaving just 1% of your estate in your Will to The Shakespeare Hospice means that you leave behind a lasting legacy while still providing for your loved ones.

Not only that, it can also help to lower the amount of Inheritance Tax due, as any charitable gifts are deducted from your estate before Inheritance Tax is calculated.