WJM Dunblane Pledges Support to Charities During Will Aid
WJM Dunblane has pledged its support to charities responding to mounting crises around the world by again signing up to a charity will-writing campaign.
This is the 21st year the Dunblane office has taken part in Will Aid, a charity scheme taking place every November.
The firm has raised over £55,000 for the campaign’s nine partner charities since it first took part and is aiming to make 2022 their best year yet.
Beth Hamilton said: “Signing up to Will Aid was an easy decision. This is another year where the world needs its amazing charities more than ever and we want to play our part in supporting them.
“Will Aid is a great scheme that offers people the chance to get a professionally written will while supporting important causes both here in the UK and around the world.
“We are very happy to volunteer our time and expertise as solicitors to support such a fantastic campaign.”
Solicitors taking part in the campaign waive their fees for will-writing services throughout November, instead inviting clients to make a voluntary donation to Will Aid.
The suggested voluntary donation for a basic single will is £100, or £180 for a pair of mirror wills.
Donations are then shared between the scheme’s nine partner charities, with participating firms raising almost £590,000 last year.
Peter de Vena Franks, Will Aid campaign director, said: “We are very grateful that WJM Dunblane has signed up to this year’s campaign.
“Our partner charities are facing significant pressure responding to the cost-of-living crisis and war in Europe, all while recovering from the devastating pandemic.
“More than half of UK adults still do not have a will, so this November is a great time to tick that task off your list while supporting the incredible work of our partner charities.”
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