Make your will simply, easily and for free
If you don’t have a will, it’s definitely time to think about making one.
You’re not alone - over half of UK adults don’t have a will. But that means a lot of people are leaving it up to the government to decide how their estate gets divided up, with the possibility that everything they own could go to the government, and the people and charities they care about most getting nothing.
By making a will now, you’ll not only be protecting your loved ones should something happen to you, you’ll also be saving your family a lot of additional stress and worry.
Get it done now simply, quickly and completely free with our will-writing service, provided in partnership with Farewill, and that’s one very important piece of paperwork off your to do list!
Why make a will?
There’s lots of reasons people think they don’t need a will. But these are often myths.
Myth - I'm too young to need a will
You’re never too young to need a will. It’s not a nice thing to think about, but no one knows what’s around the corner. By getting your will sorted, you’ll have peace of mind that your loved ones are protected, whatever happens.
Myth - I don't have anything to leave
It’s very common for people to think they don’t have anything worth leaving after they die, but you’d be surprised. It’s also important to remember that a will isn’t just about inheritance. It’s also a chance to put down your wishes, so your family can have the reassurance and comfort that they’re doing things how you’d like them done.
Myth - Everything will just go to who it’s supposed to
Who we love and value isn’t necessarily recognised in the eyes of the law. For example, if you’ve got a long-term partner but you’re not married, even if you live together, they might not inherit after you’ve gone. If you have a blended family, step-children aren’t always legally recognised either. The only way to ensure you’re looking after those you love, is to write your wishes down in a will.
Myth - My kids have godparents who will look after them if I die
This is a common misunderstanding but godparents aren’t recognised as legal guardians. If something happened to you, your children could have their future care decided by a judge, and may not end up with who you’d have chosen. The only way to nominate legal guardians for your children is to make a will.
Make your will for free
These are just a few of the most common misconceptions. To make sure you and your family are fully covered, we’ve partnered with Farewill, the UK’s largest will writer, to provide a free will-writing service. You can either make your will in-person, online, or book a free 15 minute phone call with the friendly team at Farewill.
To make your free will:
1. Consider how you want to remember those closest to you in your will
2. Decide how you'd like to make your will
3. Either click here to get started online, or here to request a callback using the code forgetmenot-phone
If you opt for a callback from Farewill to make your will over the phone, they'll be in touch with you within 24 hours. If you'd prefer to make your will in person with a solicitor, let us know by completing this form and we’ll contact you when this option becomes available.
Leave a legacy that makes a lifetime of difference
We know those closest to you come first. That’s just as it should be.
But once you have taken care of the people who are important to you, we hope you’ll choose to leave a gift to Forget Me Not when using our free will-writing service.
Even a 1% gift will make a huge difference to the families we support, and means your loved ones will still receive 99% of your estate.
You can also qualify for tax relief if you leave at least 10% to a charity, meaning the rest of your estate will go even further for your loved ones.
To find out more leaving a gift in your will, click here.
Please note that our free will-writing service is a limited offer and may not be appropriate for all circumstances. We always suggest you seek independent legal advice.
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