Working with our partners Bequeathed we are pleased to offer our free and easy Will writing service.
Detailed guidance will help you to consider everything you need to think about when making a Will, and to identify any issues where expert legal advice could be valuable.
The platform is extremely user friendly and offers additional support for the visually impaired, dyslexia and other learning difficulties. Everyone who makes their Will with Bequeathed receives up to 30 minutes of free legal advice from an accredited firm. This can be by phone or video call, at-home or in-office.
The process is simple. You can get a Will you, and your beneficiaries, can depend on in three simple steps:
- Use the Bequeathed online Will interview to create a draft will in around 25 minutes
- Attend an appointment of up to 30 mins with a legal firm to review your needs
- Sign your Will in front of witnesses and return it to the firm for free secure storage
Whichever way you choose to make your Will, please consider leaving a gift to St Richard’s Hospice. You can also let family know which charity you would like to receive donations in your memory and we would love you to consider the hospice. Your generosity will help us to carry on our vital free care and support for patients and families, long into the future.
Give yourself peace of mind, and get started on your will today. It’s quick, efficient and free – follow the link below for more information.
If you would like to discuss making a gift in your Will, please contact Fundraising Director Tricia Cavell on or call 01905 958262.
If you’d prefer to use the Bequeathed telephone service, please click here to book your support call.
What type of gift can I leave in my Will?
There are several kinds of gifts you can leave in your Will. Each gift is special to us and ensures that we’re able to provide the very best care and support to those in need, today and into the future.
A specific gift
This type of gift is usually something like property or a specific item, such as an antique or piece of jewellery.
A gift in trust or ‘life interest’
If you like, you can leave a gift for use over a specific period of time. After that time has passed, the gift could then be passed on to other recipients, such as a charity.
A cash gift or ‘pecuniary gift’:
This is when you leave a beneficiary an exact sum of money.
A share of your estate:
After you’ve provided for your loved ones and taxes have been paid, you could leave a share, or the remainder of your estate to St Richard’s. This means that your estate is passed on to those you care about as well as supporting hospice care into the future.
How do I make sure my Will is valid and accurate?
Creating a Will depends on many factors, whether you’re a homeowner or not, have children, are single, your assets and what they are.
We would advise that if you are in any doubt and have any considerations with creating or renewing a Will that you should speak to a solicitor.
Bequeathed, our partner for creating online Wills, has legal experts available to advise during the process. Bequeathed is a good option for those with straightforward affairs. Follow this link for more information about Bequeathed, which could help you decide which services to employ.
A solicitor can ensure that your Will is valid. They can also help you make changes to an existing Will. If you choose to leave a gift in your Will, the solicitors will need the hospice’s registered address and charity number. These are:
St Richard’s Hospice, Wildwood Drive, Worcester, WR5 2QT
Registered charity number 515668
Codicils are a way of giving a gift to St Richard’s without amending your existing Will. If you already have a Will and decide to leave a gift to St Richard’s, your solicitor will advise you on the best way to do this.
