Make a Will Fortnight is an initiative run by St Wilfrid’s Hospice that allows you to have a professionally written Will. Local solicitors volunteer their time and expertise to help individuals create or update their Wills during a specific two-week period and ask that you make a donation to St Wilfrid’s Hospice instead of the usual solicitor fee.

Register your interest with your preferred solicitor and pledge a level of donation. You will then be added to the waiting list and contacted once your appointment has been secured. The appointment is confidential and is no different to any other appointment privately booked. The solicitors will be providing their time to support St Wilfrid’s Hospice.

Your solicitor will let you know their usual fee so that you can gauge an appropriate donation amount. Solicitors can normally charge upwards of £500 but we ask for a minimum suggested donation of £350 for a single Will and £500 for a Mirror Will, however we encourage donations to reflect the solicitor’s normal fee where possible. Your gift will then go directly towards supporting the Hospice’s future care.

There is no obligation to leave a gift to St Wilfrid’s Hospice in your Will. However, if you do choose to remember us, we would be incredibly grateful. Gifts like these help ensure we can continue to care for future generations. If you want to find out more about gifts in Wills and the difference they make to the Hospice, then see our page here.

To make the most of your appointment, bring:
– A list of your assets (property, savings, investments, etc.).
– Names and contact details of your chosen executors.
– Details of any beneficiaries and their contact information.
– Specific wishes, such as guardianship for children or charitable donations.

If your Will is particularly complex, the solicitor may charge additional fees for the extra work involved. These will be discussed with you in advance, so you can make an informed decision.