Will Aid
Will Aid is a simple way to make your will. A local solicitor helps you write your will. Instead of paying a fee for this will-writing service, you’re invited to make a donation to charity.
Will Aid runs every year throughout November. The scheme puts people who want to make their wills in touch with will-writing solicitors. It’s a great way to sort out your affairs. At the same time you’ll help charities that Will Aid supports. Save the Children is one of the nine charities that benefit.
How do I find a Will Aid solicitor?
You can get the contact details of participating solicitors in your local area from the Will Aid website.
Once you have chosen a solicitor, we advise you to make an appointment as soon as possible, as some solicitors get very busy in November.
How much should I donate?
The suggested minimum donation is £85 for a basic single will or £125 for a pair of basic mirror wills that you make with your spouse or partner.
- £125 could buy a camel for a family in Ethiopia, so they can have milk even in a drought
- £85 could provide a bicycle for a community health worker, so more children get vital help.
You can give your donation to your solicitor, and they will pass it on to Will Aid. Alternatively, you can make a direct donation from the Will Aid website.
What do I need to do next?
For a step-by-step guide on how to write your will, read our simple guide to making a will (PDF 1.1MB).
Will Aid works
Mr and Mrs Norman chose to use the Will Aid service. “It was very easy to find the nearest Will Aid solicitor on the website,” said Mrs Norman. “The solicitor was very professional during the meeting and gave us a clear explanation of the different options available to us.”
Mrs Norman was delighted that some of their donation to Will Aid went to Save the Children, a charity close to their heart. “Many children in the world have very little, and not even enough to eat in many cases,” she said. “We wanted to help children as they are the future generation.”
Contact the legacies team on: 020 7012 6400