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Write your Will with Octopus Legacy

We’ve partnered with expert estate planners, Octopus Legacy, so you can write or update your Will for free*. 

The cost of your Will is covered by us up to £150 – so you can write or update a simple Will for free or get a Will with trust at a discounted rate.

While many supporters choose to include a gift in their Will to St Richard’s Hospice, there’s no obligation to do so when using this service. 

How to write or update your Will:

Online

  • Easy step-by-step process
  • Legal experts check over each will
  • On-hand support

Phone

  • Call Octopus Legacy directly on 020 4525 3605 and quote St Richard’s Hospice to book an appointment with a solicitor/will writer.

In-person

  • Call Octopus Legacy directly on 020 4525 3605 to book a home visit or an in-branch appointment with a solicitor/will writer.
Find out more and start your Will for free here

Or call Octopus Legacy directly on 020 4525 3605 and quote St Richard’s Hospice.

*Applies to simple wills only. Discounts are applicable for wills with trusts.

Frequently asked questions

  • Can you write your will online?

    • Yes, you can make an online will. Writing your will, like most things in the world, has gone digital. Octopus Legacy’s online system was created by a solicitor and legal team, and saves you time and money when making your will. Additionally, for peace of mind, your online will is checked by Octopus Legacy’s expert legal team before being sent to you to sign properly, making it legally binding.

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  • Can you write your online will without a solicitor?

    • As long as your will is signed in the presence of two witnesses who then sign your will too, it will be legally binding. Octopus Legacy’s team of expert writers check over each will to make sure that the information is correct and that it will stand the test of time. They also offer a will verification check to confirm it has been signed correctly. Octopus Legacy’s online will was built by a solicitor and expert legal team. It just requires you to input your own details to be completed.

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  • I’m supposed to get a free will so why do I have to enter my card details?/It's free why do I have to input my credit card details?

    • You’ll still need to enter your card details to finalise the transaction, even though the will is free. There won’t be any charge made to your card. 

    Octopus Legacy do offer a £10 a year subscription service that allows you to make unlimited changes to your will for free for the first year and only £10 per year after that. 

    You can cancel this service at any time. 

    They offer this because a will is a living document so most people update it every 5 years or every time they have a major life change. Traditionally this was really expensive – involving starting from scratch each time, or paying hefty fees for will amendments (codicils). 

    Their will subscription service allows you to easily amend your will at any point AND save money over time).

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  • What if you need to update your will?

    • Most likely you will need to update your online will. Life changes and your wishes evolve over time. Which means your will needs to as well.

    Online

    The advantage of the Octopus Legacy online will service is that you can update it any time. This is free for the first year and only £10 per year after that, which you can opt out of at any time. Just return to your will dashboard, amend your wishes and click submit. Your will is then reviewed by their expert team to check it’s legally sound before being sent to you to resign, along with witnesses.

    Over the phone/in person 

    You can sign up to an update subscription service for £30 a year, which allows you to book an appointment with one of our Estate Planning Consultants to talk through the changes you’d like to make. We’ll then draft a new will for you to sign and witness. 

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  • How do I cancel my subscription/How do I unsubscribe from the will update service?

    • To cancel your subscription, you’ll need to go to your will dashboard (https://octopuslegacy.com/will/dashboard) then on the right-hand side you’ll see a little question mark next to ‘Resubmit for checking’ 

    If you hover over that question mark, there should be a prompt to “Manage my subscription” and there you’ll find steps on how to cancel the subscription service.

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  • Can I get help printing my online will?

    • You can print your online will at home. If you don’t have a printer, not to worry. Octopus Legacy offers a print and post service for just £9.99 for exactly that reason. You’ll be given this option once you’ve submitted your will for checking.

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  • Can I get my LPAs sorted alongside my will?

    • Yes you can also sort your health and financial LPAs by booking an appointment with one of our Estate Planning Consultants for £699, and they will: 

    • Draft and finalise your LPAs (health & financial) 
    • Take you through the signing process 
    • Register them with the Office of Public Guardian (OPG) for you 
    • The cost covers the OPG registration fees (£92 per form)
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  • What if my estate is complex?

    • There are some cases where you may want to seek legal advice. If you need a trust, or have a larger estate, then you may need a complex will. If you think this might be you, then you can book an over-the-phone or in-person appointment with an Estate Planning Consultant. They can help you find the best option for getting your will sorted. 

    If you do need a complex will, the simple aspect of the will is still free, however you’ll receive a no-obligation quote for the additional work needed. Prices start from: 

    • Single Complex Will: £350 (normally £450) 
    • Mirror/Joint Complex Will: £600 (normally £750)
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