Free will writing on offer in exchange for charity donation

People living in Lichfield can get their wills written for free by local solicitors in return for a donation to St Giles Hospice this month.

Five solicitors ' offices across the region are taking part in 'Make Your Will Month ', organised by St Giles Hospice, until 28 February.

The solicitors will donate their time and expertise for free to help clients make a new will or update their existing one. All clients have to do is make a suggested donation to St Giles Hospice of £100 to £150, depending on the type of will being created.

The firms taking part include Ansons LLP, in Breadmarket Street, Lichfield, phone: 01543 263456 and Moseleys Solicitors, in Bore Street, Lichfield, phone: 01543 414100.

All of the money raised from the campaign will support care services for local people living with a terminal illness and their families.

Elinor (corr) Eustace, director of Income Generation at St Giles Hospice, said: “Our message to supporters who don 't have a will or who might be thinking of making an alteration is: Don 't put off protecting your future.

“By taking part in Make Your Will Month you have peace of mind of knowing that your loved ones are protected should anything happen to you, you can save yourself money by taking advantage of this charitable service and you can help your local hospice - all at the same time.

“Writing a will ensures that your family know what your wishes are, and know about your plans for your belongings and about funeral arrangements if you choose to include them. It can spare your loved ones from having to make important or complicated decisions at a distressing time. ”

Elinor added that it costs St Giles more than £10 million to provide its care services each year, which means that every donation and gift - big or small - really does make a difference to the hospice. As 30 per cent of its fundraised income each year comes from gifts in wills, this means that one in six St Giles patients is cared for through legacy giving.

For more information and to book your appointment visit: www.stgileshospice.com/make-your-will or call 01543 432538.