Local solicitors give their time for free, to make a will, in exchange for a donation to Longfield Community Hospice.
Make a Will Month gives you the opportunity to make your Will, whilst supporting local hospice care for people throughout Gloucestershire.
This year, solicitor firms across Gloucestershire are kindly waiving their fees to prepare Wills in return for a donation to Longfield Community Hospice. Appointments will be undertaken during the month of September, with solicitors available to book for September from 1st of May 2024. All money kindly donated will directly support the care of local people every day.
Suggested donations are a minimum £90.00 for a straightforward single Will or £160 for an uncomplicated pair of mirror Wills, and you are welcome to donate more.
Please discuss with your solicitor beforehand if you have a complex Will. Additional fees may be applicable and agreed with you prior to proceeding.
Why write your Will?
Writing or reviewing your Will is one of the most important things you can do. Having an up-to-date copy makes it much easier for your loved ones to follow your wishes when you’re gone. If you don’t have a valid Will, everything you own will be shared following certain rules, rather than according to your personal wishes.
If at least 10% of your taxable estate is left to a charity, the inheritance tax rate for the rest of your estate drops from 40% to 36%. There is no obligation to leave us a gift but, if you choose to, you’ll make a real difference to the lives of those that need specialist care for generations to come.
Participating Solicitors
Please contact your preferred solicitor firm directly to make an appointment (do say this is for Longfield Community Hospice Make A Will Month in September):
DF Legal LLP Solicitors, David Ferraby LLB, Holloway House, Station Road, Stroud, Glos GL5 3AP. 01453 757435 dflegal.com
Loxley Solicitors, Sarah McIntyre, Langford Mill, Kingswood, Wotton-under-Edge, Glos, GL12 8RL. 01453 700628 loxleylegal.com
SML Law, Elizabeth Stilwell, 7 Dollar Street, Cirencester, GL7 2AS. 01285 650000 sml-law.co.uk
Leeper Prosser Solicitors, Tamsin Leeper or Kate Nairn, 40 High Street, Stonehouse, GL10 2NA, 01453 791461, leeperprosser.co.uk
Please note some solicitors have restricted appointments, so please book early to avoid disappointment.
Making An Appointment and Payment
Step 1: Select your preferred solicitor from the list below and give them a call directly to arrange an appointment, quoting “Longfield Community Hospice September Write a Will Month”.
Step 2: Make your donation at the appointment by cheque made payable to ‘Longfield’, or online below or via telephone at 01453 886868. An email receipt confirming the donation can be taken along to your appointment.
Step 3: Download the Will Planning Pack here or request a copy from Longfield on 01453 886868. This will help you think about all the information the solicitor will need from you at the meeting, so you can go along prepared.
Our legacy everlasting.
There is no obligation to include Longfield Community Hospice in your Will, although if you choose to do so you will be doing something inspirational, helping secure the future of our services.
For more information on leaving a gift in your Will, click here, or contact us on 01453 886868 or email legacy@longfield.org.uk.
