Make a Will Month October, 2020

Making a Will and letting your family and friends know your wishes is vital, and it can be a lot more affordable than you think. Once again, we are offering you the opportunity to have a Will written in exchange for a donation to the Hospice. We are giving our time free of charge.

Getting married or divorced, having a child, becoming grandparents or buying a house, can all be reasons to think about getting your affairs in order and making your wishes known.

To take part, simply do the following:

• Contact us during Make a Will Month and we will arrange an appointment. Numbers are limited so please book early to avoid disappointment.
• Write your Wills. There is no obligation to leave a legacy to the Hospice, but if you do they would be very grateful as any gift, large or small, makes a difference.
• Make a donation. The suggested minimum donation is £90 for a basic Will, £180 for a pair of mirror Wills and £60 for a codicil (update of your existing Will).

Legacies enable St Leonard's to continue providing care and support for local people with life-limiting illnesses. These gifts help support future generations, yet cost nothing in your lifetime and are a wonderful way to help others.

Please note that if your Will is deemed 'complex' or involves tax or other specialist legal advice, a fee for any additional work will be agreed in advance.

Lasting Powers of Attorney

In addition, you may be interested in our Lasting Powers of Attorney expertise. When we plan for the future it is essential to consider the possibility of becoming unable to look after our own affairs because of physical or mental incapacity, whether brought on by an accident, illness or old age which may make everyday tasks such as paying bills, managing a budget and making financial and welfare decisions difficult, stressful and, in some cases, impossible.

A Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) is a document which appoints someone (or more than one person) as your attorney, so they can help make those important decisions on your behalf if you become incapable of doing so for yourself. There are two types of LPA. One deals with property and finances and the other deals with personal welfare matters, such as where you live, medical care and life sustaining treatment. This type of LPA can only be used if you are unable to make decisions yourself

If you require further information about Lasting Powers of Attorney, please contact the Wills & Probate team at Ware & Kay at York or Wetherby on 01904 716000 or 01937 583210 , or complete our online contact form.

Make a Will This October

To make a will this month, contact us here and we will arrange an appointment. Numbers are limited so please book early to avoid disappointment.