Letter to the Editor

Peter de Vena Franks  
Campaign Director 

Will Aid 

The Print House 

18 Ashwin Street 

London 

E8 3DL  

 11^th October 2021  

To The Editor 

While we may not be living with the restrictions we once were, coronavirus continues to be a major part of our lives. Hopefully some day this won’t be the case, but its impact will likely remain. One thing is or certain, that the pandemic reminded us how fragile and precious life is. 

Death has of course always been an inevitable part of life, so it is important to plan for it by getting an up-to-date will. But a survey carried out by Will Aid found 49% of adults in the UK still don’t have a will. This means their wishes will not necessarily be met in event of their death, and their estate might not be shared how they would like. Here at Will Aid, the charity will-writing campaign, we want to change that statistic and ensure everyone has their affairs in order. 

Will Aid Month happens every November and encourages people to get a professionally written will with the help of a solicitor. Law firms volunteer their time and expertise to write basic wills, waiving their fee, with clients being invited to make an upfront donation to Will Aid. Donations support the vital work of our nine partner charities: ActionAid, Age UK, British Red Cross, Christian Aid, NSPCC, Save the Children, Sightsavers, SCIAF (Scotland) and Trocaire (Northern Ireland). 

These charities, like others across the world, have experienced a significant drop in funding because of the pandemic, but their workload has only increased. By getting a will during Will Aid, you can help them bounce back and continue their life-changing work, while ensuring your loved ones and causes close to you are protected when you die. 

To find your nearest solicitor or for more information, visit www.willaid.org.uk. 

Yours sincerely, 

Peter de Vena Franks 

Campaign Director 

0300 0300 013