SEVERAL Monklands legal firms have pledged their support to St Andrew’s Hospice’s Make a Will Month.
The campaign – now in its seventh year – will see participating solicitors waive their fee for writing a basic will in return for a suggested donation to the Airdrie hospice throughout March.
The local firms getting involved are Eric Wallace, Bell Russell & Co, Louise Scullion, Hamilton Ross, and Leona Murphy, Morison & Smith of Airdrie and Coatbridge’s William Watt, Friels.
The suggested donation for a basic will is £95, £150 for a pair of basic mirror Wills or £50 for a basic codicil to an existing Will.
When you write a will and keep it up to date, you can feel secure in the knowledge that your wishes will be honoured after you are gone and that the people you care about will be provided for.
In addition to helping people get their affairs in order, Make a Will Month also aims to raise awareness of the importance of legacies to the Lanarkshire charity.
Gifts in wills are an invaluable source of income to the hospice.
Lorna McCafferty, trusts, legacy and individual giving manager at the hospice, said: “I am delighted that so many firms have agreed to take part in our Make a Will Month campaign again this year.
“Without their continued support and the support of the people of Lanarkshire, we would be unable to run this important campaign.
“You can help us be here for future generations through a gift in your will. There is no obligation to do so, but your legacy can live on and help us to continue to care for your family, your friends and your community should they need us.
“Every gift, large or small, helps families to celebrate the life of their loved one while they are together, no matter how long or short the time may be.”
For more about the hospice’s Make a Will Month campaign, and a list of participating solicitors, visit www.st-andrews-hospice.com or contact Lorna by calling 01236 772087 or emailing lorna.mccafferty@standrews.scot.nhs.uk
