Make a Will Month

Throughout June 2023

Thanks to participating high street solicitors from across the region, you can make your Will at a reduced rate this June, giving you peace of mind and something to tick off your to do list.

Making a Will is the most important thing you can do to protect your loved ones

Not having a Will can lead to confusion, upset and uncertainty at what could be a very emotional time. Making the steps to get your affairs in order now will mean you can enjoy quality time with your family and friends, knowing that you have done everything you can to ensure they will be looked after. Thanks to participating high street solicitors from across the region, you can make your Will at a reduced rate this June, giving you peace of mind and something to tick off your to do list.

The suggested donation is £90 for a single will or £125 for a pair and your solicitor will make sure that every penny you give will come straight to St Oswald’s to make a difference.

Whether you are planning to move house, get married, start a new family or simply want to get organised, why not make June the month you get organised? If you have already have a Will, but need to make any changes, the Make Will month scheme is open to everyone, and allows you to get a great deal on making or updating your Will, while helping out a local charity.

How does Make a Will Month work?

Step 1. Choose your solicitor

Choose from our list of participating high street solicitors

Step 2. Book an appointment directly with your solicitor

Gateshead area:

Bindman & Co Solicitors | 0191 488 4950 | cstanton@bindman-solicitors.co.uk

Mulcahy Smith Solicitors | 0191 490 1000 | law@mulcahysmith.co.uk

North Tyneside area:

BHP Law | 0191 257 8888 | info@bhplaw.co.uk

Kidd & Spoor Solicitors | 0191 297 0011 | wb@kiddspoorlaw.co.uk

Newcastle area:

BHP Law | 0191 221 0898 | info@bhplaw.co.uk

Clarke Mairs | 0191 245 4737 | law@clarkemairs.com

Hay & Kilner Law Firm | 0191 232 8345 | info@hay-kilner.co.uk

Samuel Phillips Law | 0191 232 8451 | admin@samuelphillips.co.uk

Ward Hadaway (Ward Hadaway will be running their Make a Will Month appointments on
Wednesday 28th June 2023 only.) | 0330 137 3000 | emma.campbell@wardhadaway.com

Winn Solicitors | 0191 276 1000 | clientservices@winnsolicitors.com

Please quote ‘St Oswald’s Hospice Make a Will Month’ when you call. Your appointment must be held during June 2023. Your solicitor will also advise you of how appointments will go ahead.

Step 3. Consider your wishes

To maximise the time you have with your solicitor it would be useful for you to consider your wishes and make a note of your assets and beneficiaries. Your solicitor will assist with this when you call to make your appointment.

Step 4. Attending your appointment

Your solicitor will discuss your wishes with you and draft your Will. Make a Will Month appointments covers a basic Will, so if you have a large estate or your circumstances are complicated, your solicitor will advise you of any extra costs involved before you proceed. Your donation will then be directed to St Oswald’s Hospice to support those in our care. Thank you.

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Your lasting legacy

While there is no obligation to include a gift to St Oswald’s Hospice in your will, this might be something you would like to consider. Legacy gifts are a very special way to continue to support your favourite charity, and at St Oswald’s Hospice, they make up over 20% of all charitable gifts each received every year.

Find out more about supporting us in this special way

Huge thank you to our participating solicitors

Questions? Get in touch

If you’d like more information about our Make a Will Month scheme, please contact Katy Final on 0191 246 9123 or email: katyfinal@stoswaldsuk.org

Don't take our word for it

“I always knew it was an option to leave a gift to a charity, but it wasn’t something I had included in my original Will. Since volunteering at St Oswald’s I’ve heard of people leaving gifts in their Wills and seeing the huge benefits this has to the hospice I wanted to do the same, and leave my own gift.”

- Dawn

Read Dawn's story