Tied in Notts Magazine Issue 2 (October)

THE CARE
Guide
October is Free Wills Month!
Free Wills Month brings together a group of well-respected charities to offer members of the public
aged 55 and over the opportunity to have their simple Wills written or updated free of charge by
using participating solicitors in selected locations around England and Wales.
An up to date Will written by a solicitor ensures your wishes are respected. It also avoids difficult decisions
and legal complications for your loved ones. Free Wills Month allows you to provide for family
and friends and leave a gift to your chosen charities too.
A gift in your Will costs you nothing now but can make a difference for years to come.
To take part in Free Wills Month please just scroll down and enter some information to find details of
your closest participating solicitors and view information about the charities who are supporting the
campaign. Then all you need to do is contact a convenient solicitor to book your appointment. Appointments
are limited and available on a first come first served basis.
Four reasons why you need a will
Don’t Delay
It’s easy to make a will - and it will save your family unnecessary distress at an already difficult time
A will makes it much easier for your family or friends to sort everything out when you die – without a
will the process can be more time consuming and stressful.
If you don’t write a will, everything you own will be shared out in a standard way defined by the law
– which isn’t always the way you might want.
A will can help reduce the amount of Inheritance Tax that may be payable on the value of the
property and money you leave behind.
Writing a will is especially important if you have children or other family who depend on you financially,
or if you want to leave something to people outside your immediate family.