National Free Wills Month
Each year, March and October are National Free Wills Months. Make the most of this and update yours now!
Sort your Will for free!
Do you have an up to date Will? If not, now’s a great time to get it sorted. Three schemes are offering free or low-cost solicitor drafted Wills, helping you protect your loved ones and assets.
Why should I create a Will?
Without a Will, the law decides who inherits your estate, which can leave unmarried partners with nothing. An up-to-date will ensures your wishes are followed and avoids complications for your family.
We know that when it comes to making a Will, providing for your loved ones will be your top priority. Many people find that after family and friends are taken care of, they’d like to leave a gift to a cause they care about.
Gifts in Wills, no matter what size, are vital to our work and help us continue to support current and former nurses, midwives and healthcare support workers.
Current Will Schemes
If you're 55 or over, you can get a completely free solicitor-drafted Will in selected UK areas in March and October each year. The scheme encourages leaving a gift to a charity, but it's not required. Find out more here.
Get a free Will and support your favourite charity. Open to adults in England and Wales, this scheme offers free Wills drafted and checked by solicitors, with flexible options including online and home visits. It runs until 31 October and supports over 150 charities.
The charity Will writing scheme. Hundreds of UK solicitors will draft your will in exchange for a suggested donation (£120 single/£200 mirror), supporting eight charities.
A few quick, essential tips
- Check your will is current – especially after marriage or divorce
- Store it safely – solicitors often offer free storage
- Pensions aren’t covered by wills – use a nomination form
- Consider a Power of Attorney (PoA) – vital if you lose capacity. This is there to ensure someone can look after your finances if you no longer have the capacity to do so
Things to consider when deciding to make a Will
Leave a lasting legacy
For more information about leaving a gift in your Will to the RCN Foundation, download our legacy leaflet. You can also make an In Memory donation on behalf of a loved one.
For any further information, or if have any questions about leaving a gift in your Will, please contact our fundraising team on 020 7647 3622 or you can email us. We are happy to answer any questions you may have.
