Will Aid 2012: Calling All Solicitors

(Posted on 08/10/12)

November has been designated the month for solicitors to take part of the annual Will Aid. If you're unfamiliar with this incredible program, you owe it to yourself to at least delve into the many benefits that come with doing good with this drive.

What is Will Aid

Every year, in November, solicitors who choose to participate will waive their usual fees for basic will preparation services and instead will invite clients to donate to Will Aid. From there, Will Aid then divvies up the funds between several charities. A few of them include NSPCC and ActionAid. They're all great causes - there are nine total - and it's a great way to give back while helping these worthy charities and those who need the services of a solicitor as they seek to cover their bases for their families after they've passed.

Why Will Aid

If you're accustomed to handling wills for your clients, you know it can be akin to pulling teeth to get those clients to face their own mortality. And let's face it, most of us live with a perpetual case of "I'll do it tomorrow-itis". It's simply not a priority for many of us, but solicitors know all too well the risk people take when every day they put it off. There's also the financial consideration; many simply have too many other pressing financial considerations. Now, though, Will Aid brings those clients together with solicitors in the UK who are willing to waive their fees in lieu of charitable donations. It's a service whose time has come.

According to the administrators of Will Aid, the suggested minimum donation is £90 for a single will, £135 for a pair of mirror wills and £40 for a codicil.

If you're interested, you can learn more at willaid.org.uk. Pass this on too - the more solicitors and the more who take advantage of the service, the better for those charities that historically face lean times towards the end of the year.

Let us know, too if you're participating. We're more than happy to tweet and post via Facebook those who are generously playing a role in this very important endeavor.