Will Campaign

It is believed that nearly half of people in the UK have not written a Will and many who do have a Will, have not updated it in the last 5 years. However, writing or updating your Will doesn’t need to be difficult.

Most of us would like to know that the people and causes we care about will be looked after long into the future. The best way to ensure your wishes are followed and those you hold dear are looked after, is by having an up-to-date Will in place.

At the time of doing your Will, you can also record your wishes to leave a gift to Woodlands Hospice or a chosen charity of your choice. A gift, no matter how big or small, would make such a difference to helping us to continue to provide care and support to those in our local communities well into the future.

By making or updating your Will through our campaign, you’ll be helping our patients and families at a time when they need it most.

If you would like to find out more about our Will campaign and arrange an appointment with one of our participating practices or discuss leaving a Legacy to Woodlands Hospice, please contact Carole Riley, Individual Giving Manager:

0151 529 4143

Carole.riley@woodlandshospice.org

When you take part in our Will campaign, you will be helping the many families who have shared what the care at the hospice meant to them:

How it works

Woodlands Hospice is supported by a number of Solicitors, Estate and Financial Planners and Will Writers, who have agreed to waive their usual fee in return for a donation to the Hospice.

The Solicitor or Will Writer will draw up a standard single or mirror Will in return for your donation. The amount is at your discretion; however, we would suggest a donation of £125 for a single Will and £250 for a mirror Will. This is in line with current costs much higher than this being charged by practices if they had not waived their fee for the Hospice to benefit from the donation and giving you peace of mind to have a formal Will in place.

We are delighted to have the support of the following practices:

 

Husband Forwood Morgan Solicitors

Husband Forward Morgan Solicitors, based in Liverpool City Centre, are offering appointments either ‘face to face’ at their office or by video call/­conference.

Appointments are available with Rafael Donovan, private Client Solicitor specialising in Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney, Estates and Trusts and has over 7 years’ experience in Private Client matters, including will writing.

 

Mendy & Watt Ltd

Mendy & Watt is a family-run company based out of HQ offices in Cheshire and has been providing comprehensive Estate Planning services to both private clients and businesses all around England and Wales since 2007. From Wills, Lasting Power of Attorney and Trust planning, through to Probate, bringing peace of mind to clients for whatever the future may hold.

Appointments will be with Chris Heiberg, formerly of Peace of Mind Wills following a recent merger, either via a home visit appointment or ad hoc monthly Will appointments at the hospice.

Chris has been supporting Woodlands Hospice through the Will campaign for many years and will continue to do so under the Mendy & Watt name.

 

The Will Writing Guild

The Will Writing Guild, based in Southport, is a professional Will writing service. Appointments are with Damian Judge of The Will Writing Guild either via a home visit appointment or ad hoc monthly appointments at the Hospice.

 

Breens Solicitors

Based in Southport with a further office in Waterloo, Liverpool, Breens Solicitors is ideally placed to serve clients in Waterloo, Crosby, Formby, Southport, and Ormskirk.

Appointments are available in both Waterloo and Southport offices Monday – Friday.

 

Mackrell and Thomas Solicitors

Mackrell and Thomas Solicitors have been providing legal advice for over 40 years, including wills and probate, conveyancing, property matters, personal injury and litigation in Liverpool and the Wirral. With offices across Liverpool, we are delighted that they are supporting our Will Campaign.

Mackrell & Thomas have offices at Broadway Norris Green, Old Swan and Page Moss and are offering appointments ‘face to face’ at their office or by video call/­conference.

 

Dutton Gregory Solicitors

1 Dale Street, Liverpool L1 2PP

Appointments are with Anne Forrester, Legal Executive, who specialises in Wills, Lasting Power of Attorney and Administration of Estates. Either at their office, at Woodlands Hospice on ‘designated’ dates or if there are ‘mobility’ issues, home visits are possible, albeit for home visit appointments with ‘no mobility’ issues, there is a charge for a ‘home visit.’

If you are interested in creating a will and would like to make an appointment with one of the practices or Will Writing services above, simply contact our Individual Giving Manager, Carole Riley on 0151 529 4143 or email carole.riley@woodlandshospice.org to express your interest and to make an appointment that suits your circumstances and preferences.

We'd like to thank all of the practices for their support with our Will Campaign, through them waiving their fee and donating the proceeds generated creating a will, helping us to raise vital funds to support our patients and their loved ones.

One person who took advantage of our Will campaign was Carolyn Fass, who was prompted to finally get her Will sorted by the addition of her first grandchild, Poppy.

“I first learned of Woodlands Hospice when my husband David became ill and needed specialist care. From the start, it deeply impressed us. David’s care was attentive, respectful, and focused on comfort. The team supported our whole family, making us feel safe and understood during a very difficult time. We had peace knowing he was cared for with such compassion.

After his time there, I felt compelled to stay connected and have supported Woodlands through donations and fundraising. It’s my way of giving back to a place that carried us through something so personal. Making my Will through the Hospice’s campaign let me do something practical and meaningful. Leaving a gift felt natural honouring what they gave us and helping others receive the same care. Woodlands is more than a place; it’s a community offering kindness, strength, and dignity when it’s needed most. If you can support them now or through a legacy, your gift will help them continue caring for patients and families long into the future. It’s a truly special way to give thanks.”

- Carolyn Fass

 

 

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