AN ASHTON-UNDER-LYNE legal firm is doing its bit by backing a legacy scheme for a much-loved hospice.
Francis House, which supports the families of children and young adults with life-limiting conditions, has joined forces with solicitors across the region to offer members of the public a Will writing service during the month of September.
And Bromleys, based on Wellington Road in the centre of the town, is getting involved by giving its time and expertise to draw up a simple Will or amend an existing one in return for a suggested donation of £100 for an individual or £175 for a double Will for married couples or partners.
This represents a substantial saving on the standard fees for the service.
Francesca Rigby, Senior Associate and Head of Private Client Team at Bromleys, said: “As you get older, ensuring you have comprehensive plans in place for all possible eventualities will allow you to have peace of mind that you and your family will be taken care of should anything happen to you.
“At Bromleys, we are delighted to partner with Francis House and the ‘Make a Will Month’ September initiative, by offering our expertise to draw up a Will or amend an existing Will, in return for a donation in support of the hospice.”
A change in family circumstances like moving home, starting a family or getting married, provides an ideal opportunity for making a Will.
With the increase in property prices, homeowners are now finding themselves within the Inheritance Tax band.
A gift to Francis House in the form of a legacy could reduce the amount of tax payable or possibly avoid it altogether. A participating solicitor can provide expert advice in this area.
Leaving a legacy gift in a Will is also a meaningful way of supporting the hospice, which relies heavily on donations in the form of legacies.
The ‘Make a Will Month’ scheme runs from September 1 until September 30.
Francis House Children’s Hospice is based in Didsbury but works to support more than 600 families and children from across the region who have life-limiting and life-threatening conditions.
Hospice services include respite care, homecare, sibling support, end of life care and bereavement support.
Susie Poppitt, of Francis House Children’s Hospice, said: “None of us wants to consider our own mortality, and it’s all too easy to put off making a Will but we owe it to those we love to ensure that they are properly provided for under the terms of a Will.
“Having a Will in place makes things as easy as possible for them at such an emotionally challenging time.
“As well as making provision for the future of your loved ones, you will have the satisfaction of knowing you’ll be making a real difference to families throughout the region whose children are cared for by Francis House.”
For full details of the legal firms taking part and to book an appointment, you can visit www.francishouse.org.uk/will-month
Anyone wishing to book an appointment with Francesca and the team at Bromleys can call 0161 330 6821.