Thinking of the future – write your will for FREE with The Brain Charity
Writing a will is something many of us put off. We might think the process is too complicated or feel we don’t have anything of value to leave.
However, this is very rarely the case.
Having an up to date will is crucial for making sure your wishes are respected and that your loved ones, including any children, pets or other dependents, are taken care of according to your intentions.
That’s why at The Brain Charity we want to make the process simple and affordable for our supporters.
Write your will for free
The Brain Charity has partnered with Octopus Legacy to give our supporters the opportunity to write their will for free online, over the phone or face to face with a professional will writer.
When writing your free will, there is no obligation to leave a gift to The Brain Charity; however, all gifts pledged in wills help us to continue our mission to support people living with all forms of neurological conditions.
There is no obligation to leave a gift to The Brain Charity when writing your free will, but we are incredibly grateful to anyone who considers doing so.
A gift in your will costs you nothing today but helps The Brain Charity to think of our future while you’re planning yours.
Octopus Legacy offers multiple ways to write your will for free:
Write your will for free online
- Visit will.octopuslegacy.com/thebraincharity and take Octopus Legacy’s quick quiz to make sure their free simple will is right for you.
- Make your free Octopus Legacy account – keep your password somewhere safe.
- Write your will with expert guided questions to help you ensure your will covers everything you need it to.
- Use code THEBRAINCHARITY-FREE at the checkout and there will be nothing to pay.
- Your will is then checked by Octopus Legacy’s experts to ensure your wishes are clear, before being sent to you to sign and become legally binding.
- You can make any updates to your will for free in the first year, then for just £10 a year after that.
Write your will for free over the phone
- Call Octopus Legacy’s friendly team on 020 4525 3605.
- Request to make your will over the phone.
- The team will talk you through the process, give you advice and draft your will based on your wishes.
- Make sure to specify that you are using The Brain Charity’s free will offer.
- Your will is then checked by Octopus Legacy’s experts to ensure your wishes are clear, before being sent to you to sign and become legally binding.
Write your will for free at a face-to-face appointment
- Call Octopus Legacy’s friendly team on 020 4525 3605.
- Request to book a face-to-face appointment to write your will.
- The team will ask for your location and identify the will writer closest to your area, or offer you an online video call.
- Arrange a date for the will writer to visit your home.
- Write your will in the comfort of your own home with an expert will writer.
- Make sure to specify that you are using The Brain Charity’s free will offer.
Octopus Legacy FAQs:
Yes, writing your will with Octopus Legacy online, over the phone or at an appointment is completely legal.
Their online system was created by a solicitor and a legal team. For additional peace of mind, your online will is checked by Octopus Legacy’s expert legal team, who are also available to help throughout the process.
Having an up-to-date will is vital, and it should be reviewed after big life changes like marriage, divorce or having children.
You can update your Octopus Legacy online will at any time – this is free for the first year and then costs just £10 per year after that.
You will be able to print your will after it is completed online.
Alternatively, Octopus Legacy offers a print and post service for £9.99.
Octopus Legacy offers simple wills for free in partnership with The Brain Charity. However, there may be circumstances where you may want to seek legal advice.
A complicated or particularly large estate may require a complex will.
We recommend getting in touch with Octopus Legacy and quoting ‘The Brain Charity’ to discuss your options.
If you choose to write your will with Octopus Legacy, the simple aspect will still be free, and their team will advise on costs for additional work needed.
The Brain Charity has partnered with Octopus Legacy to help make it easy for our supporters to write their will.
We have therefore paid on behalf of our supporters for wills that are written using the code THEBRAINCHARITY-FREE.
While many people decide to include a gift in their will to The Brain Charity when writing their will for free with Octopus Legacy, there is never any obligation to do so.
Create a free will online with Kwil
The Brain Charity has also partnered with Kwil to give our supporters the opportunity to write a legally-binding will for free.
The process takes as little as 30 minutes online, and all Kwil wills also come with free lifetime edits.
When completing the will, you will be able to choose to leave a legacy donation to The Brain Charity, if you would like. This is completely optional and there is no obligation to do this.
Click here to start your online will with Kwil now, or call their will-writing experts free on 0800 061 4934 and quote code BRAINCHARITY.
Write your will with a trusted solicitor
You can also write your will with a solicitor.
The Brain Charity works with a panel of trusted legal partners who may be able to help you write your will.
Please note this is not a free service and there will be a fee for writing your will with a solicitor.
Costs can vary depending on the complexity of your will and the solicitor you choose.
Download our free Gifts in Wills guide
To help you with the will writing process, we’ve created a free guide containing practical information about writing your will and how you can leave a gift to The Brain Charity.
You can download the guide here or request a physical copy to be posted to you for free on the contact form at the bottom of this page.
Tell us about your gift to The Brain Charity
You don’t have to tell us if you’ve chosen to leave a gift to The Brain Charity. Writing a will is a personal and sensitive experience and we respect your right to privacy.
However, if you do want to tell us about leaving a donation to The Brain Charity in your will, we would love to hear from you so we can thank you!
If you’d like to let us know about a gift in your will, please use the form below. You can also email our friendly team at legacies@thebraincharity.org.uk or give us a call on 0151 433 3484.
