Local people are being encouraged to make a will this November as Compton Care launches its Make a Will Month campaign.

The charity, which provides specialist palliative and bereavement support, has partnered with various solicitors and will writers from across the region to offer will making services in exchange for a minimum donation of just £100 for a basic will or £120 for a pair of mirrored wills.

The six partner firms have waived their usual fees, meaning that Compton Care supporters can receive a professional will for a super low price while helping to fund vital services for people with life limiting conditions and their families.

Joanne Till, Legacy and In Memory Fundraiser at Compton Care, said: “The peace of mind that having a will in place can bring is priceless, and we hope that local people of all ages will get involved this year to secure their family’s future and to help support Compton Care.

“Our Make a Will Month is also a great chance to work with a reputable solicitor or will writer and we’d like to say thank you to our partners for coming on board. Spaces are limited so we’d encourage anyone looking to make the most of this opportunity to book now to avoid disappointment.”

Clare, who participated in the scheme previously said: “Our whole family had been talking about making a will for years, but we just didn’t know where to start. With Mom and Dad facing more health challenges as they age, it felt especially important to ensure the other family members would be okay if anything happened to one of them.”

“When I heard about Compton Care’s Make a Will Month, I decided to gather my family together to discuss it as a group. We made an appointment with one of Compton’s recommended solicitors, and we couldn’t believe how easy it was. We all wish we’d done it years ago. The solicitor explained everything so clearly. It’s also heartening to know that by finally taking this step, we are supporting Compton Care.”

The following solicitors and will writers are taking part in Make a Will Month 2024: Kings Will’s Wills, MAG Solicitors, Evergreen Wills, Talbots Law, Rees Page, and Tedstone, George & Tedstone Solicitors.

To make an appointment, please visit www.comptoncare.org.uk/maw to request your Make a Will Month voucher. For more information, please contact fundraising@comptoncare.org.uk or 0300 323 0250.