Free wills month starts on March the 3rd 2025.
How to get your will written for free
Get your will drafted for free during Free Wills Month, held every March and October. This initiative offers free solicitor-drafted or updated wills, with the hope that participants will consider leaving a charitable donation.
Who can participate?
Adults 55 and older (only one partner needs to be 55 or over for ‘mirror wills’). The offer is available in different areas depending on the time of year, so check your region for participation.
Participating locations this March include:
Aberdeen, Barry, Bedfordshire, Berkshire, Birmingham, Blackpool, Bristol, Buckinghamshire, Cardiff, Chesterfield, Chichester, Coventry, Crawley, Darlington, Dundee, Eastbourne, Edinburgh, Essex, Fife, Glasgow, Harrogate, Hastings, Hertfordshire, Horsham, Inverness, Kent, Kilmarnock, Leeds, Liverpool, London, Mid Wales, Middlesbrough, Newcastle upon Tyne, North Wales, Northamptonshire, Norwich, Perth, Peterborough, Sheffield, Sunderland, Surrey, Swansea, Wirral, Wolverhampton, and Worthing.
Unsure if your area is included?
Visit the Free Wills Month website and enter your details to see if nearby solicitors are participating. If your location isn’t included this March, check again for the October event. You can also call them on 0333 022 0396 to get advice.
Act quickly as available appointments fill up fast
Bookings open on Monday, March 3. Enter your postcode on the Free Wills Month website to find a nearby solicitor with openings and book an appointment, mentioning Free Wills Month. Solicitors often offer video, phone, and in-person meetings so you can choose which you prefer. If you want to take part make sure your appointment is booked by March 31, but remember that actual meetings can extend into April. As solicitors are closed at the weekend, make sure you have your appointment booked by Friday, March 28.
How much should you leave to charity?
You’ll be encouraged to include a charitable gift in your will (a ‘bequest’). Many people leave £300 to £500, or a small percentage of their estate. Ultimately, it’s your choice whether or not to include any gift.
