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Whether you choose to fundraise, donate or volunteer, there are lots of meaningful ways to help look after the places in our care for future generations.
October is Free Wills Month, which means you can write or amend a simple will for free. Find out how we've partnered with a number of legal specialists so supporters can write a will for free, either online or face-to-face.
Having an up-to-date will is the only way to be sure that the people and causes you care about are looked after in the future. There are different ways you can write a will and you will need to choose the one that suits your circumstances.
If you decide an online or face-to-face will is right for you, we’ve partnered with organisations where you can write a simple will for free.
Whichever way you choose, you don’t have to leave us a gift in your will but we do hope you’ll consider it. Any gift, no matter the size, will help us care for nature and historic buildings for future generations.
Due to overwhelming demand, our partner Free Wills Month has closed early. But don’t worry – you can still write or update your will for free with our other partners listed below. Plus, you can request your free Guide to Writing Your Will for more information.
You can choose to write your will online from the comfort of your own home at a time that suits you.
If you decide that writing a will online is for you, we’ve partnered with Bequeathed to help you write or update your will for free.
A simple will is suitable for most people and is free of charge. If your will is more complicated, they will tell you what cannot be done for free. You can choose to book your free 30-minute appointment by phone or video call, at home or in the office, with an accredited legal firm to check the will fulfils your wishes.
The benefits of using a solicitor or professional will writer are that you can seek advice on any decisions and their impact. They can also ensure that important details are correct, the money you’re gifting can be used in the way you intend it to and help minimise any potential future problems.
If you decide that using a solicitor or professional will writer is the right option for you, you can write or amend your will face-to-face for free with the National Free Wills Network.
This network gives you access to hundreds of solicitors across the nation to make it easier for you to tailor your will to your needs. All you need to do is:
For a more complex will, solicitors will discuss any potential costs with you so you won’t end up with an unexpected bill.
Learn more about how gifts in wills of every size help to support our work caring for natural spaces, irreplaceable landscapes and unique buildings. You can also find out more about the process behind making your will and keeping it up to date.
Whether you choose to fundraise, donate or volunteer, there are lots of meaningful ways to help look after the places in our care for future generations.
If you're considering leaving us a gift in your will, you may have some questions about the process – find out how to contact our Legacy team and answers to the most commonly asked questions.
Gifts in wills are a great way for you to leave a lasting legacy for the places you love. Any gift, no matter how big or small, will help nature recover and ensure our shared history continues to inspire.
Learn how our Legacy Administration team can help if you’re a solicitor or executor managing a legacy gift left for the National Trust.