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Why have a Will written by a solicitor? 

An up-to-date Will gives you control over what will happen to your money and belongings.  Without one, you risk your estate being distributed according to the intestacy laws, which can sometimes have unforeseen results.  A Will written by a solicitor is an opportunity to make special arrangements for family, friends and perhaps one or two favourite causes.  All of the charities supporting Free Wills Fortnight depend on gifts left in Wills to continue their vital work for a wide variety of causes.   " That is one key reason why the charity consortium behind Free Wills Fortnight has decided to work only with solicitors regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority in England and Wales, " says Stephen Maund, Director of the Free Wills Fortnight campaign.

" This offer from some of the UK's best loved charities will encourage individuals and couples to have their Will written by a solicitor who is trained to understand the legal implications of words.  Those who have written a Will have peace of mind in the knowledge that they have taken care of family and friends and perhaps left something to one or more of their favourite causes.  They can be confident that their wishes will be carried out exactly as they would wish."