Sheffield-based Best Solicitors has teamed up with assistance dog charity Support Dogs to offer free will writing services.
The firm, which has a long-standing relationship with Support Dogs, is part of the National Free Wills Network, a nationwide initiative aimed at increasing charitable donations through wills. By offering a free will writing service, Best Solicitors hopes to raise awareness of the vital role that legacy donations play in supporting smaller charities.
Support Dogs relies heavily on such contributions, with one in three of its life-changing assistance dogs funded through gifts left in wills. The charity trains and provides assistance dogs to support autistic children and adults with epilepsy or physical disabilities, enabling them to lead safer and more independent lives.
Danny Anderson, head of fundraising at Support Dogs, highlighted the significance of the free wills initiative. “We are so grateful to Best Solicitors for being part of this scheme. Charities like Support Dogs rely heavily on donations left to us in wills. They truly make a life-changing difference to the people we help, leaving a real lasting legacy,” he said.
Those interested can contact Emily Allison, legal assistant, on 0114 6981184 or email emilyallison@bestsolicitorsonline.co.uk for an application pack, specifying any amount they wish to leave to Support Dogs. The legal team then handles the rest.
Ellie Whitehead, a legal advisor at Best Solicitors, assured that clients participating in the scheme receive the same level of service as those paying full fees: “Our wills & probate team is very proud of our ongoing support and dedication towards Support Dogs and our free will writing scheme through the National Free Wills Network.”
She explained that the firm tailors each will to an individual’s personal circumstances, covering family, assets, and specific wishes. Clients can visit Best Solicitors’ offices in Sheffield, Barnsley, and Chesterfield, with options for telephone and video consultations, as well as home visits for convenience.
Whitehead added: “Supporting local charities is really important to our team, and we participate in will writing campaigns all year round. It motivates us, knowing that our work makes a real difference to the local community. We have met some of the Support Dogs’ assistance dogs and truly support everything the charity does – their impact on people’s lives is incredible.”
Image provided by Best Solicitors / Support Dogs
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