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Make a Will with Davenport Lyons and give to the Will Aid charities this November

31 Oct 2011

For the second year running, Davenport Lyons is taking part in Will Aid during November. It offers the opportunity for members of the public to have their Will drawn up by the firm free with a donation collected and passed to the Will Aid charities.

To raise as much money as possible for Will Aid, we will draw up basic Wills without charge, in the hope that the Will-maker will make a donation to the Will Aid charities. The suggested donation level is £85 per person. Will Aid is a campaign run by nine of the UK's best known charities: ActionAid, Age UK, British Red Cross, Christian Aid, NSPCC, Save the Children UK, Sightsavers, SCIAF (Scotland) and Trocaire (N. Ireland).

Fewer than one third of people have made a Will and others have one that is out of date with regards to their current wishes. However, it can take years to sort out someone's estate if they die without a Will, causing distress to relatives.

Nicholas Hall, who runs the scheme at Davenport Lyons said: "I am delighted to once again be involved with this rewarding initiative which benefits a number of charities. Getting a Will drawn up is so important to avoid causing anguish to those left behind who would have to deal with your estate. It also guarantees that any special gifts or bequests go to those you have chosen.”

Since its launch in 1988, Will Aid has raised more than £9 million in donations and very much more in legacies. The last campaign in 2010 raised over £1.5 million in donations. The money raised is shared by the Will Aid charities and is used to transform the lives of people in the UK and around the world.

For further information or to make an appointment to make a Will please call Nicholas Hall on 020 7468 2600.