Charity launches free 'Write a Will Month'

PEOPLE across Merseyside are invited to write or update their will for no fee this November as part of Maggie's Centres 'Write a Will Month.' Maggie's, the charity that provides free practical, emotional and social support for people with cancer and their family and friends, is partnering with local Solicitors who will waive their will writing fee this November, including:- Kirwan's and McClure Solicitors. Instead clients will be able to write or update their will for free by making a donation to one of the Maggie's Centres. Wills can cost anything up to ₤150 for a basic will, and Maggie's Centres receives up to ₤1,000,000 from gifts left in wills each year.

Kathy Wright, Centre Head at Maggie's Merseyside, said:- "We're really pleased to be offering will writing in our Centre free of charge, with any donations that people choose to make being very gratefully received. Our Centre is warm and welcoming and a relaxed setting to speak to 1 of our great partner Solicitors about estate planning. Maggie's Merseyside is completely funded by donations, fundraising and gifts in wills, so schemes like this are so important to enable us to provide vital support to people affected by cancer in Merseyside."

Appointments are available at the Centre, located next to Clatterbridge Cancer Centre, on the following days:-

► Friday, 3 November 2017 - AM.
► Tuesday, 14 November 2017 - all day.
► Friday, 17 November 2017 - AM.
► Tuesday, 19 December 2017 - all day.

Home visits and appointments at our partner's offices are also available. To find out more or to book an appointment call:- 0151 334 4301 or send them an email. Maggie's relies on voluntary donations to support and grow its network of Centres and to develop its unique, high quality programme of support. The charity's aim is to make the biggest difference possible to people living with cancer and their family and friends. To find out more about Maggie's Merseyside and the programme of support the Centre offers or to get involved with fundraising online.