Make a Will Month October 2026
Your chance to write or update your Will with a local solicitor and support Thames Hospice
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This October is Make a Will Month
Many of us know how important it is to make a Will or update our current Will but haven’t quite got around to it. Creating a Will is a lot simpler than people often think and can offer peace of mind.
Get your Will written or updated with a local solicitor for a donation to Thames Hospice or write your Will online for free. Come to our solicitor and wealth management drop-in sessions at the Café by the Lake and get free advice from a local solicitor. Plus, join our free webinar with Octopus Legacy on ‘Wills Explained’.
Write or update simple Will with a local solicitor for a donation to Thames Hospice.
Our partner solicitors generously give their time for free to host Will Month appointments with your donation coming directly to our charity.
How to book:
Click below to book. You can choose your required solicitor from the drop-down on the form and make your donation. We will then email you a voucher to take to the solicitor. You will need to contact the solicitor directly to book an appointment.
The suggested donation for a single simple Will is £200 and a simple Mirror Will is £300. This suggested donation has been made to reflect the time and effort of the solicitor’s work.
Anyone can use this offer including patients, families, supporters, volunteers, staff and the general public.
Solicitors taking part:
Barrett & Thomson – 01753 777555
One Pegasus Court, 25 Herschel Street, Slough, SL1 1TQ
Caverley Lightfoot – 01628 873442
One St. Peter’s Road, Maidenhead, SL6 7QU
Charles Coleman – 01753 861115
Beaumont House, 28 – 30 Beaumont Road, Windsor, SL4 1JP
Herrington Carmichael – 01276 686222
Brennan House, Farnborough Aerospace Centre Business Park, Farnborough, GU14 6XR
Drop-in sessions
Drop-in sessions at the Hospice café, just pop along, no need to book:
Tuesday 13 October, 10am – 12pm – Barrett & Thomson Solicitors
Wednesday 7 October, 2pm – 4pm – Parfitt Cresswell Solicitors
Thursday 22 October, 10am – 12pm, Goodall-Smith Wealth Management
Free webinar
‘Wills Explained’ webinar — Wednesday 14 October, 12pm online
Thames Hospice has teamed up with Octopus Legacy for a free online session on writing or updating your Will.
The webinar will cover:
● What to consider when writing or updating your Will
● Choosing guardians and executors
● Wills and trusts
● Lasting Powers of Attorney
● How Octopus Legacy's Will writing service works
● How you can claim a free simple Will this Autumn
You're welcome to just listen in, and there'll be time for questions at the end.
Online Will | Will Writing Service UK - Octopus Legacy
For any enquiries please contact wills@thameshospice.org.uk or phone 01753 848924
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FAQ's
What information is needed to include a gift in my Will?
To include Thames Hospice in your Will please use our charity name, address and registered charity number, which will ensure your gift reaches us in the future.
Address: Thames Hospice, Windsor Road, Maidenhead, SL6 2DN
Registered charity number: 1108298
What about inheritance tax?
All gifts to charity are exempt from inheritance tax. If you leave 10% or more of your estate to charities, it will reduce the amount of rate of inheritance tax (36% instead of 40%) on the rest of your estate. Please speak to your solicitor for legal advice.
Can I write my own Will?
Yes, however the danger is that you may overlook something that will either create confusion or affect the impact of inheritance tax. For example, you could express a wish that is not legally enforceable.
That is why we have partnered with Octopus Legacy, where a Will adviser will review your Will for free and highlight anything that isn’t clear.
What if I want to change my Will at a later date?
That is perfectly fine. Solicitors normally advise you to review your Will every few years to make sure that it doesn’t become out of date and that it reflects your changing circumstances. Ensure your Will is up to date by either writing a new one or amending and updating your existing one using a codicil. Get in touch for more information.
Should I tell you that I've left a gift in my Will?
There is absolutely no obligation to tell us that you have left Thames Hospice a gift in your Will and any pledge you make is not legally binding. However, if you would like to let us know that you have remembered us in your Will, we’d love to hear from you so that we can thank you. Please let us know by contacting our team.
Contact our gifts in Wills team
If you have any questions about how your gift can help more patients in the future, please get in touch with Alice from our Gifts in Wills Team.
Phone: 01753 848924
Email: wills@thameshospice.org.uk
We would love to say thank you if you have left Thames Hospice a gift in your Will.
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