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Our free Will Writing Service – Available all year round

To assist with your legacy planning, we offer a free Will-writing service, allowing you to create a simple Will via one of our partner services at no cost for you and your partner or spouse – click here to see what costs are covered by Viva!. Simply choose your preferred option below.

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Write your Will online

If you are based in the UK, you can write your Will online with Farewill (you can also call at 0203 318 4279 or book my free callback clicking here). Set up an account and answer a series of questions at your own pace.

Once you submit your Will, it will be reviewed by experts. After approval, you’ll need to print and sign it in the presence of two witnesses before storing it securely.

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Register with a solicitor

Available across the UK, The National Free Wills Network will send you a pack containing a list of participating law firms in your area. You can then choose a firm and register with a solicitor who will guide you through the process. Many solicitors offer both virtual and in-person appointments.

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Arrange a home visit

If you live in England or Wales, The Goodwill Partnership (TGP) provides a home visit service. A TGP representative will call to arrange a convenient time for a trained counsellor to visit you and take your Will instructions. Your Will is then checked by a panel firm of solicitors, who can also offer legal advice and secure storage for your signed Will.

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Our step by step guide to making a will

Download and keep this handy guide to leave a gift to the animals in your Will.

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FAQs

 

What costs will Viva! cover?

Viva! will cover the cost of a simple Will for you and your partner or spouse via one of our partner services, as outlined below.

Farewill: RRP – £160 for a single Will; £160 for couples.

The Goodwill Partnership: RRP – £145 for a single Will.

National Free Wills Network: RRP – varies – usually up to £250 for a single Will.

How do I make a simple update to my Will?

To add a legacy gift to your existing Will download and complete a codicil form. Please complete the codicil form and keep it in a safe place attached to your original Will. You may want to inform the new beneficiary of your Will that they are included and send them a copy of your Will and codicil form.

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I have a complex Will. Can I still use your free Will-writing service?

If your Will is more complex, you can discuss your requirements with the free Will provider of your choice. They will advise you on what they can offer and any additional costs that may apply. Additional costs will not be covered by Viva!.

Do you offer free Wills during Free Wills Month in March and October?

Yes, our Free Will Writing service is available all year round, so you can choose a time that suits you.

Is there a minimum age requirement to use the free Will-writing service?

In order to make a Will, a person must be 18 years old or over.

Do I have to use this service to leave a gift to Viva! in my Will?

No, you can use your own solicitor or professional Will writer to include a gift to Viva! in your Will. For guidance on the correct legal wording, please see page 12 of Viva!’s Making a Will guide.

How do I write a Will?

You can use our free Will-writing service or seek the assistance of your own solicitor or professional Will writer.

Can I write my own Will?

We do not recommend writing your Will without legal assistance, to ensure your wishes are recorded correctly and to make sure they are legally valid.

Do you provide free Will-writing templates?

We do not supply Will-writing templates or kits, but you can request our free Wills booklet for more information on how to leave a gift to Viva! in your Will.

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