Nov 12

It’s free and easy to avoid sad legacyFREE wills are being offered by a Leeds law firm as part of a national charity fund-raising drive.“Will Aid” operates through volunteer law firms who draw up wills, or alter existing ones, without charge.  People are asked to make a donation in return, or leave something to charity in the will which they have drawn up.Since its launch in 1988, Will Aid, has raised almost £7m in donations and much more in legacies.Monies raised are split between nine participating charties, including the British Red Cross, Help the Aged and the NSPCC.Will Aid will be in operation throughout November.Law firm Grahame Stowe Bateson, which has seven offices in Leeds and Harrogate, has supported the campaign for the last 10 years.Senior Partner Grahame Stowe said:  “Making a will is a relatively simple process and can save a great deal of anguish, yet an incredible number of people have nothing in place.“Will Aid is a terrific opportunity for members of the public to put their affairs in order and support nine very good causes at the same time.”