Alzheimer’s Research UK has partnered with several organisations so our supporters can have their Wills written for free.
There’s no commitment to include a gift to Alzheimer’s Research UK in your Will if you take up one of these offers.
However, if you do want to leave a gift to support dementia research long into the future, we would be incredibly grateful.
With the support of a solicitor
Write your Will for free this March as part of Free Wills Month
Available in: England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland.
Through this partnership, anyone aged 55 or over in particular areas can make a Will for free during the month of March. Simply visit the Free Wills Month website and enter your postcode to find out if your area is included. We recommend doing this as soon as possible, as appointments are limited.
Free Wills Month covers simple Wills. If your Will is considered complex, you may be asked to pay the solicitor for any extra advice. If the person making the Will has dementia, this may also affect whether it would be considered simple, as the solicitor will need to judge their capacity. If you’re not sure if your Will would be covered by the offer, you can ask the solicitor when you make your appointment and they will advise you.
Write your Will for free with the National Free Wills Network
Available in: England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland.
Through this partnership, anyone aged 55 or over can make a Will for free.
The offer covers simple single or mirror Wills. A simple Will is usually defined as having a small number of straightforward bequests. If you have overseas property, you’d like help with inheritance tax planning, or you’d like to create a trust, your Will is not likely to be classed as simple.
If the person making the Will has dementia, this may also affect whether they can make a simple Will as the solicitor will need to judge their capacity. This can sometimes cost more, for instance if the solicitor needs to get a letter from their doctor.
If you’re not sure if your Will would be covered by the offer, ask the solicitor when you call to make your appointment and they will advise you. If it’s not simple, they may offer a discount equivalent to the cost of a simple Will.
Online and telephone
Write your Will for free with Farewill
Available in: England and Wales (online and telephone Wills) Scotland and Northern Ireland (telephone service only)
We know that lots of supporters lead very busy lives and arranging time to meet with a solicitor isn’t always possible. That’s why we’ve teamed up with Farewill, the UK’s most popular Will writing service.
Simply follow the link and create an account to complete your Will instructions online.
Once you have submitted your instructions, the Farewill team will review your Will within 5 working days and may get in touch if they have any questions. As soon as Farewill have contacted you and they’re happy with your Will, you can download a copy, print it, and follow the instructions to make sure you sign and witness it correctly.
If you have dementia an online Will may not be the most appropriate option. If you would like to proceed with using Farewill, you might need to book a telephone appointment with the Farewill team. You can do this either through the chat function or via email, or Farewill may contact you directly to suggest using the telephone service.
If you live in Scotland or Northern Ireland, get started through the same link below and Farewill will direct you to their telephone Wills service.
Write your Will for free with Co-op Legal Services
Available in: England and Wales.
Many people like to combine the convenience of writing a Will online with the reassurance of speaking to a Will specialist before it is signed. For this reason, we’re working with Co-op Legal Services, who are authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority.
Through this offer you can start making your Will online and then finalise it with a follow-up call. This helps make sure it’s the right Will for you, by providing you with the chance to discuss your circumstances and answer any questions you may have. Alternatively, if you’d prefer to speak to the team straightaway, you can choose to call them instead and do everything over the phone.
The offer covers a free standard simple or mirror Will. If you require a non-standard or Trust Will then it is unlikely to be covered by this offer. The Co-op Legal Services team will let you know if this is the case, and no charge will be made without speaking to you first.
Find a specialist solicitor near you
Alzheimer’s Research UK has compiled a list of solicitors and chartered legal executives who have experience of helping people affected by dementia.
Many are members of Solicitors for the Elderly or Solicitors for Older People (Scotland-only). They may have dementia-friendly offices, offer home visits, or otherwise be understanding of the particular needs of those affected by dementia.
Please note: this is separate to the National Free Wills Network and those listed are not part of our free Will offers.
Contact us today
If you would like to find out more about these offers, or have any questions, please contact the Gifts in Wills team on 01223 896606 or email giftsinwills@alzheimersresearchuk.org
View our Alzheimer’s Research UK Will Service Terms and Conditions
