Frequently asked questions about our free Will writing services

• If you want to get started today and you are confident using a computer, then the online option with Farewill might be best. Farewill will take you through the stages of making a Will online in less than 30 minutes. 

• If you would prefer to make your Will over the phone with the assistance of a specialist then Farewill also offer a phone option. This service is suitable for those who prefer verbal communication or have more complex needs. To arrange a callback, please visit Farewill. 

• If you want to see a solicitor, then the National Free Wills network might be best. You can receive details of local solicitors offering free Wills and arrange an appointment.

Thank you so much for your interest. Please complete this form: Gifts in Wills Guide request form to receive a free Gifts in Wills Guide by email or post.

Yes, it is completely free for you. We’ll cover the cost of writing or updating your simple Will with our trusted partners.

Yes, we offer an urgent Wills service with Octopus Legacy. Please contact Clare on 020 3657 8446 or at legacies@pancreaticcancer.org.uk Monday-Friday and we’ll sort the rest.

A simple Will is a legal document that states who will inherit your assets and belongings after you pass away. You can also name an Executor(s) to carry out your wishes, and a Guardian(s) to care for your dependents.

A complex Will provides you with much more in-depth ways to distribute your estate.* You can discuss this with your chosen solicitor from the National Free Wills Network (additional fees may be applicable).

*everything owned by a person who has died is known as their estate.

Yes, you can make a completely new Will, either online or with a solicitor in person. It’s best to destroy your old Will to save any confusion.

If you want to amend your existing Will using the same solicitors, email legacies@pancreaticcancer.org.uk with the name and location of your solicitor. Then we can find out if they offer free Wills through our partner, the National Free Wills Network.

There is no obligation to leave a gift, but many kind supporters choose to leave us a percentage of their estate*, which allows them to provide for loved ones first.

Gifts of all sizes support ground-breaking research into early diagnosis and better treatment and care. And allow us to provide information and specialist nurse support to people affected by pancreatic cancer.

Together we can transform the future. Thank you so much if you are considering supporting us in this very special way.

*everything owned by a person who has died is known as their estate.

Any gifts left to charities, including Pancreatic Cancer UK, may reduce, or even eliminate your inheritance tax liability. Gifts to charities are 100% tax free.

Leaving 10% or more of your net estate* to charities will reduce inheritance tax on the remainder of your estate from 40% to 36%.

Please be aware that these rates may be subject to change and inheritance tax is a complex and often changing area of law. We do advise speaking with a professional, or visit the HMRC website to find out more.

*everything owned by a person who has died is known as their estate.

Farewill is the UK’s leading online Will provider and has been crowned National Will Writing Firm of the Year at the British Wills and Probate Awards every year since 2019. They have since opened up a phone service for those who would prefer to speak to a specialist instead of doing it online.

Farewill’s Will-writing process is overseen by their legal team, headed up by a STEP-qualified solicitor. Every Will written through Farewill is reviewed by a Will-writing specialist who is supervised by their legal team of qualified, SRA regulated, solicitors.

1. Simply follow Farewill’s instructions to write your Will online or over the phone.
2. Within 5 days a Will-writing specialist will check your Will.
3. Once you have completed and checked your online Will, you’ll see the option to print it. You can choose to order a printed copy for £5.64, or print it yourself for free.
4. Whichever option you choose, the Will comes with a set of instructions explaining how to sign it to make it legally binding and how to store it – either at home or through the probate service.

Differences in the law around Will-writing and inheritance mean we can only offer our free online service to supporters who live in England or Wales. If you live in Scotland or Northern Ireland, we can offer a free Will through our trusted partners, the National Free Wills Network.

The National Free Wills Network is a collaboration between charities and local SRA regulated solicitors. Together, we provide free Will-writing services for people who support charities.

1. Complete our online form, giving us permission to forward your contact details securely to the National Free Wills Network
2. The National Free Wills Network will send you details of participating SRA-regulated solicitors in your area. You can choose to receive details by post or email.
3. You can then contact one of the solicitors to make your appointment.
4. The solicitor will take your instructions, draft your Will and help you sign your Will in front of independent witnesses.