Free will writing service launched in Bristol

Around 60% of adults in the UK don’t have a will, leaving their loved ones exposed to administrative headaches and unnecessary complications on their death.

While will writing isn’t something that most of us want to think about, having a valid will is the only way to ensure that our material possessions go to the people we love in the way we want them to.  Under the rules of intestacy, the law will determine who inherits what, and who can administer your estate.  These rules don’t recognise unmarried partners or step-children.

To encourage everyone to write a valid will, South-West based charity Jessie May, which supports children with life-limiting conditions and their families, has partnered with specialist wills, probate, and trusts provider ELM Legal Service to offer free will writing in return for a pledge to the charity.

By leaving a gift in their will, supporters can help ensure that Jessie May continues to provide its vital services to families during the most difficult times of their lives. Both the charity and ELM understand that including a charity in your will is a big decision, and that your family and loved ones come first. However, every gift, no matter the size, can make a significant difference.

Jessie May’s Kath Jones said, “Gifts in wills have a profound impact on the work we do. It’s always incredibly meaningful when we see that someone has chosen to include Jessie May in their will. Their generosity ensures that we can continue providing essential, specialised nursing care to families facing unimaginable challenges. We are deeply grateful to those who make this extraordinary choice. Their legacy will be to give our families the chance to make happy memories together while they can.”

“Our mission at ELM Legal Services is to make will writing simple and accessible for people throughout England and Wales,” said Jim Emsley, Managing Director at ELM Legal Services. “We’re also committed to supporting causes that echo our values and make a profound difference in the lives of others. Accordingly, we're proud to partner with Jessie May, enabling their supporters to plan for the future while also giving them the opportunity to support a charity that makes such a difference to families in need.”

To take advantage of this free will-writing offer, supporters can visit ELM Legal Services Partnership - Jessie May to begin the process and learn more about how their legacy can help sustain Jessie May’s essential work.