MP urges people to make a will – for charity

Warrington North MP HELEN JONES is urging people who have not yet made a will to do so via Will Aid. She said:

“ Will Aid is a partnership between solicitors and nine of the UK’s most respected charities. The campaign puts people in touch with solicitors who will draw up a basic Will free of charge. People then can choose to make a donation to one of the participating charities.
“ The donation will enable people to gain the equipment, skills, services and support they need to change their lives for the better both here in the UK and overseas. “

The suggested donation level is £75 for a single Will, £110 for a pair of matching or ‘mirror’ Wills or £40 for a codicil to an existing Will.
People can check the list of local participating solicitors, available on the Will Aid website (www.willaid.org.uk) or phone their helpline (0870 60 60 239). A Will Making Pack is also available.

Solicitors will draft Wills under the scheme in November 2006.

The charities involved are : Actionaid, British Red Cross, Christian Aid, Help the Aged, NSPCC, Save the Children UK, SCIAF (Scotland), Sightsavers International, Trocaire (N Ireland).