Dr Kershaw’s Will Month is your opportunity to set out your wishes, making sure your loved ones are provided for financially; protecting your partner if you are unmarried or setting out who will look after your children or even your pets.
Each November during Will Month, selected local solicitors offer to help you write your Will, giving their expertise free of charge, asking instead that you make a difference by making a donation towards patient care at Dr Kershaw’s Hospice.
Thank you to everyone who made a Will during our 2024 Will Month!
Your support really does mean so much and has enabled us to provide specialist care and support for our patients and their families across the local community.
Thank you to our four supporting solicitors: Wrigley Claydon Solicitors, O’Donnell Solicitors, Northern Law Solicitors and Pearson. Without them Will Month simply wouldn’t be possible. Our patients and their families truly do appreciate it.
Thank you for Making a Will and Making a Difference.
A Last Will and Testament is your way of telling everyone what should happen to your money, possessions and property after you pass away. If you don’t leave a Will, the law decides how your estate is passed on, which might not be in line with your wishes.
We will launch our 2025 Will Month in September, where you will then be able to make your November appointment with one of our participating solicitors. They will be able to write or update your Will in return for a suggested donation of £125 for a Simple Individual Will or £175 for a Simple Mirror Will for a couple, providing you with a substantial saving in comparison to the standard fees for these services.*
*The solicitors taking part in the scheme are waiving their fees for simple Wills. If yours is more complex there may also be an additional fee to pay them. Your solicitor will be able to advise you of this – please discuss this with them when you make your appointment
Watch this space for more details on our next Will Month!
Leaving a gift in your Will is a wonderful way to help continue the vital work that Dr Kershaw’s does.
There is no obligation to leave a gift in your Will during Will Month, but even a small gift can have a big impact on the future of our Hospice. We understand that your family and friends come first, but leaving just 1% of your estate to us can help ensure we continue to provide exceptional care and support to our community for years to come. Every gift, no matter the size, makes a lasting difference.
There can also be tax benefits to leaving a gift in your Will which you can read more about on our Leaving a gift in your Will page. Your solicitor will be able to provide you with expert advice in this area.
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