Macmillan Free Will Service

We're offering you the chance to write your will for free.

There is no obligation to leave Macmillan a gift in your will, but we hope that after looking after your loved ones, you’ll consider leaving a percentage of your estate to us as well.

Every gift we receive is essential. Each one means we’ll be able to keep doing whatever it takes to support people who need us in the future.

To see options available to you, please let us know where you live in the UK.

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 At home

Prepare your will during a home visit.

Maximum wait time: You'll hear back within 5 working days

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 By phone

Prepare your will over the phone.

Maximum wait time: You'll hear back within 5 working days

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 Online

Submit your will instructions online.

Maximum wait time: You'll hear back within 5 working days

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 By video

Prepare your will by a video call.

Maximum wait time: You’ll hear back within 5 working days

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 By post

Receive and send your will instructions in the post.

Maximum wait time: You'll hear back within 5 working days

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 In branch

Write your will at a solicitor’s office.

Maximum wait time: You'll hear back within 5 working days

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Over 100 years old and one of the largest law firms in the UK. Ranked as a market-leading personal legal services firm in the independent Legal 500 and Chambers UK guides to UK law.

What will happen once you've registered?

Arranging your appointment
When you’ve registered, you will be provided with a link to book your will writing appointment directly with Irwin Mitchell.

Your appointment

We recommend that your instruction takes place within 2 months of registering.

After your appointment
Once Irwin Mitchell have your complete instructions, you will receive your will in the post within 10 working days. You will then have a chance to review this before finalising your will.

Completing your online will
When you’ve registered, you can start writing your will straight away and you’ll also receive a confirmation email with a copy of the link if you’d rather complete it later. The will must be completed within 6 months of registering.

Once you have submitted your will instructions

Irwin Mitchell will acknowledge receipt within 2 working days and contact you if they have any questions.

Once your will is ready
Once happy with the complete instructions, they aim to send your will within 10 working days.

Receiving your postal will writing pack
You will receive your will writing pack in the post within 6 working days.

Completing your postal will writing pack

We recommend completing and returning within 2 months of receipt.

After completing your postal will writing pack
Irwin Mitchell will acknowledge receipt within 2 working days and after reviewing they may be in touch to clarify your requirements. Once they have everything they need, you will receive your will within 10 working days for signing.

Arranging your appointment
When you’ve registered, you will be provided with a link to book your will writing appointment directly with Irwin Mitchell.

Your appointment

We recommend that your instruction takes place within 2 months of registering.

After your appointment
Once Irwin Mitchell have your complete instructions, you will receive your will in the post within 10 working days. You will then have a chance to review this before finalising your will.

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Write your will with the UK's number one will writer. The team is available 5 days a week (9-6pm) to help answer all your questions over the phone or email.

What will happen once you've registered?

Completing your online will
When you’ve registered, you can start writing your will straight away. You’ll also receive a confirmation email with a copy of the link and voucher code if you’d rather complete your will later. The will must be completed within 6 months of registering.

Once you have submitted your will instructions

Farewill will check the will within 5 working days and contact you if they have any questions.

Once your will is ready
You can download a copy, print it and follow the instructions to ensure your will is properly signed and witnessed.

Arranging your appointment
Once you've registered, you will receive a link to Farewill’s website to arrange a call back at a time and date that is convenient for you. Alternatively, you can call Farewill directly where a will writing specialist will discuss your requirements and if the service is suitable, they will book in your telephone will writing appointment. Please note, there is a cancellation fee of £20 for unattended appointments if Farewill do not receive at least 24 hours’ notice of cancellation.

After your will writing telephone appointment

Farewill will draft the will according to your wishes within 10 working days and contact you if they have any further questions.

Once your will is ready
Depending on your preference, you will receive your will by post or email. If by email, you will need to print the will out and then follow the instructions to ensure that your will is properly signed and witnessed.

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A dynamic law firm who have been voted Firm of the Year in 2021. Their professional teams will discuss your individual circumstances and guide you through the process.

What will happen once you've registered?

Arranging your appointment
You will be contacted within 6 working days to arrange your appointment.

Your appointment

We recommend that your instruction takes place within 2 months of registering.

After your appointment
Once Jones Whyte have your complete instructions, you will be sent your draft will within 10 working days. You will have a chance to review your will before being sent a final version.

Arranging your appointment
You will be contacted within 6 working days to arrange your appointment.

Your appointment

Your appointment can take place at the Jones Whyte offices in Glasgow, Edinburgh or Inverclyde. We recommend that your instruction takes place within 2 months of registering.

After your appointment
Once Jones Whyte have your complete instructions, you will be sent your draft will within 10 working days. You will have a chance to review your will before being sent a final version.

Arranging your appointment
You will be contracted within 6 working days to arrange your appointment. Please note, the service includes a video call to confirm identification.

Your appointment

We recommend that your instruction takes place within 2 months of registering.

After your appointment
Once Jones Whyte have your complete instructions, you will be sent your draft will within 10 working days. You will have a chance to review your will before being sent a final version.

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Octopus Legacy has helped thousands of people from across the UK write their will. Please note, in some areas, your will may be written by one of Octopus Legacy’s partner firms.

What will happen once you've registered?

Arranging your appointment
Please note, appointments are only available in central London at this time. Once you have registered, you will be contacted within 6 working days to arrange an appointment with their expert solicitors or will writers.

Your appointment

You will be guided through the will writing process, allowing you to lay out your personalised wishes.

After your appointment
Once Octopus Legacy have your complete instructions, your will your will is sent to you within 20 working days for your approval. Once you’re happy with it they’ll send you the final version along with instructions on how to sign it and make it legally binding.

Arranging your appointment
Once you have registered, you will be contacted within 6 working days to arrange an appointment with their expert solicitors or will writers.

Your appointment

You will be guided through the will writing process, allowing you to lay out your personalised wishes.

After your appointment
Once Octopus Legacy have your complete instructions, your will is sent to you within 20 working days for your approval. Once you’re happy with it, the final version will be sent to you along with instructions on how to sign it and make it legally binding.

Arranging your appointment
Once you have registered, you will be contacted within 6 working days to arrange an appointment with their expert solicitors or will writers.

Your appointment

You will be guided through the will writing process, allowing you to lay out your personalised wishes.

After your appointment
Once Octopus Legacy have your complete instructions, your will is sent to you within 20 working days for your approval. Once you’re happy with it, the final version will be sent to you along with instructions on how to sign it and make it legally binding.

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Co-op Legal Services, regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA), is one of the largest providers of will writing services in England and Wales.

What will happen once you've registered?

Starting your online will
Once you’ve registered, you will see the link to start your will online straightaway. You’ll also receive a confirmation email with a copy of the link if you’d prefer to do this later. The will must be completed within 6 months of registering.

Once you have submitted your wishes online

Co-op Legal Services will acknowledge receipt and then arrange a telephone appointment with you to discuss the information you’ve provided and to finalise your instructions for them to draft your will.

After your appointment
Once Co-op Legal Services have everything they need, they will draft your will and send it to you to approve within 14 working days. When you’re happy, you’ll be sent a professionally bound will to sign.

Arranging your appointment
After you’ve registered you will be sent an email with further information on how you can book your will writing appointment directly with Co-op Legal Services.

Your appointment

We recommend that your instruction takes place within 2 months of registering.

After your appointment
Once Co-op Legal Services have everything they need, they will draft your will and send it to you to approve within 14 working days. When you’re happy, you’ll be sent a professionally bound will to sign.

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Wilson Nesbitt are a solicitor firm based in Northern Ireland. They won Professional Services Firm of the Year 2023 at the Northern Ireland AIB Business Eye Awards.

What will happen once you've registered?

Arranging your appointment
You will be contacted within 6 working days to arrange your appointment.

Your appointment

We recommend that your appointment takes place within 2 months of registering.

After your appointment
Once Wilson Nesbitt have your complete instructions, you will be sent your draft will within 10 working days. You will have a chance to review your will before being sent a final version.

Arranging your appointment
You will be contacted within 6 working days to arrange your appointment.

Your appointment

We recommend that your appointment takes place within 2 months of registering.

After your appointment
Once Wilson Nesbitt have your complete instructions, you will be sent your draft will within 10 working days. You will have a chance to review your will before being sent a final version.

Receiving your postal will writing pack
You will receive your will writing pack in the post within 6 working days.

Completing your postal will writing pack

We recommend completing and returning the will writing pack within 2 months of receipt. Wilson Nesbitt may be in touch to clarify your requirements.

After completing your postal will writing pack
Once Wilson Nesbitt have your complete instructions, you will be sent your draft will within 10 working days. You will have a chance to review your will before being sent a final version.

Completing your will online
Once you’ve registered, you will see the link to start your will online straight away. You’ll also receive a confirmation email with a copy of the link if you’d prefer to do this later. The will must be completed within 6 months of registering.

Once you have submitted your will instructions

Wilson Nesbitt will acknowledge receipt within 2 working days and contact you if they have any questions.

Once your will is ready
Once Wilson Nesbitt have your complete instructions, you will be sent your draft will within 10 working days. You will then have the chance to review your will before being sent a final version.

Arranging your appointment
You will be contacted within 6 working days to arrange your appointment at their Belfast or Bangor office.

Your appointment

We recommend that your appointment takes place within 2 months of registering.

After your appointment
Once Wilson Nesbitt have your complete instructions, you will be sent your draft will within 10 working days for your approval. You will have a chance to review your will before being sent a final version.

Arranging your appointment
You will be contacted within 6 working days to arrange your home visit appointment in the Greater Belfast and North Down area.

Your appointment

We recommend that your appointment takes place within 2 months of registering.

After your appointment
Once Wilson Nesbitt have your complete instructions, you will be sent your draft will within 10 working days. You will have a chance to review your will before being sent a final version.

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Proud to offer an outstanding ethical service since 2009 and working in partnership with more than 150 UK charities. All wills provided by The Goodwill Partnership are checked by a qualified in-house solicitor.

What will happen once you've registered?

Arranging your appointment
You will be contacted within 6 working days.

Your appointment

A representative will guide you through the will writing process and answer any questions you may have.

After your appointment
Once The Goodwill Partnership have your complete instructions, you will receive a draft will in the post within 20 working days. You will then have the chance to review this before finalising your will.

Arranging your appointment
You will be contacted within 6 working days.

Your appointment

We recommend that your instruction takes place within 2 months of registering.

After your appointment
Once The Goodwill Partnership have your complete instructions, you will receive your draft in the post within 20 working days. You will then have the chance to review this before finalising your will.

Arranging your appointment
You will be contacted within 6 working days.

Your appointment

We recommend that your instruction takes place within 2 months of registering.

After your appointment
Once The Goodwill Partnership have your complete instructions, you will receive your draft in the post within 20 working days. You will then have the chance to review this before finalising your will.

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We apologise if none of the options we can provide based on your location are right for you. If you would like more information about our full range of partners and channels, please read our FAQs. If we have not been able to offer a suitable solution for you, or if you would like to write your will elsewhere, we recommend looking at The Law Society website for your region for information about organisations providing legal services in your area.

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