National charity Heart Research UK has partnered with McClure Solicitors in Edinburgh to promote the importance of making a Will or updating an existing Will. Throughout May 2017 McClure Solicitors in Edinburgh will join forces with Heart Research UK to provide a special Will writing service, waiving their usual fee but providing the same Will service and advice – in return for a donation to Heart Research UK.
To take part in Heart Research UK’s Make a Will Month, all you need to do is contact McClure Solicitors, Edinburgh branch on 0800 852 1999 to arrange an appointment in May, quoting ‘HRUK’.
Instead of paying the solicitor you will be invited to make a donation of £90 per Will to Heart Research UK (or £150 for a pair of basic ‘mirror’ Wills). People taking part in the campaign will make a significant saving as you would expect to pay anything up to £250 for a simple Will and the charity has worked with the solicitor to reduce this fee.
Writing a Will is important as it puts you in control of your affairs, making sure that your plans can be actioned and your wishes respected. It can also save potential disputes among family members and removes any doubt about who you want to leave your estate to, avoiding any unnecessary legal complications for your loved ones.
Andrew Robertson, Managing Director of McClure Solicitors says: “It makes sense to have a Will. It makes sense to do it now. We will make your Will free of charge in lieu of a donation to Heart Research UK. Why do we do it? Everyone benefits: You get your Will, Heart Research UK raises funds and over 50% of clients go on to use us for other services.”
Fran Shilton, Head of Income at Heart Research UK said: “We are so very grateful to McClure Solicitors for choosing to support Heart Research UK. Our commitment is always that what is raised locally will be spent on helping hearts near you. Whether you are newly married, becoming parents, divorced, new grandparents, a new home owner or your circumstances have changed, writing a Will is so important – don’t put it off and take advantage of this fantastic offer.”
Heart Research UK’s work benefits communities all over the UK and they have awarded numerous medical grants in Scotland, as well as Healthy Heart Community Projects which work hard with local communities to help more people live healthier, happier and longer lives. To date they have spent over £1.4 million in Scotland and are looking to increase this through this campaign.
For more information about Make a Will Month please call Heart Research UK on 0113 234 7474 or email development@heartresearch.org.