A law firm from Edinburgh is aiming to raise vital funds for nine of the UK’s best loved charities, after signing up for Will Aid, the annual charity will-writing campaign.
This is the first year Quill Legal has signed up to the scheme, which runs throughout November.
Kay Blaikie from the firm (above) said: “We are very excited to be involved in the Will Aid campaign this year. “It gives us an excellent opportunity to reach people in our community who do not have a will and help them to protect their loved ones for the future.
“It also means we can raise funds for nine incredible charities which makes a huge difference to tens of thousands of vulnerable people both here in the UK and around the world.”
The Will Aid scheme takes place across the country from 1-30 November and supports ActionAid, Age UK, British Red Cross, Christian Aid, NSPCC, Save the Children, Sightsavers, SCIAF (Scotland) and Trocaire (N. Ireland).
Participating solicitors have raised more than £20 million for the Will Aid charities since it launched 31 years ago.
Campaign director Peter de Vena Franks said: “One in three people die in the UK without making a will leaving confusion and chaos behind along with the sadness of losing a loved one.
“Will Aid encourages people to prepare this vital piece of paperwork at the same time as making a difference by raising money for charity.
“We are thrilled that Quill Legal has joined this year’s campaign.”
Law firms across the county are being asked to sign up and pledge a portion of their time to write basic wills, waiving their normal fee and instead asking clients to make a voluntary donation.
The suggested voluntary donation for a basic Will Aid will is £100 for a single will and £180 for a pair of mirror wills. Donations support the vital work of the nine partner charities.
Any additional work over and above a basic Will can be charged separately and is paid to the law firm.
For more information about how to sign up or how to make an appointment to write a will visit www.willaid.org.uk/solicitors.
https://quilllegal.co.uk/will-lawyer/
23
0
20
