Free Will writing service
It is important for everyone to have a valid Will to ensure that your wishes are adhered to and to help save time and stress for your loved ones.
It is also recommended that you review and update your Will every 5 years as your circumstances may have changed. To find out more about why it is so important to have a valid Will or when you should consider updating your Will, visit our Wills page.
We appreciate and respect that your family will always come first. If you choose to leave a gift in your Will to Children’s Hospice South West, your gift will provide a light in the darkness, a listening ear and the strength for families to face tomorrow.
How does the free Will service work?
Children's Hospice South West (CHSW) partners with local solicitors across the South West region to offer a free Will writing service, during our Write Your Will Week, annually in Spring. Alternatively, we offer a free Will service throughout the year with Octopus Legacy whose legal advisors can help you write your Will online, over the phone or in person. This means your Will is professionally written without any charge to you.*
If you have not written your Will or your Will needs updating, perhaps because of a life event, such as a marriage or the birth of a child, we strongly recommend you do so as soon as possible. If you do not have a valid Will your Estate is Intestate, this means your wishes may not be honoured, and your Estate may not benefit those you would have intended.
How can I find more information or take part?
Simply contact our Legacy team who will be able to provide further information and answer any questions you may have.
Please note
- Unless you choose otherwise, CHSW will not be informed of any arrangements made and these are treated as strictly confidential.
- CHSW will not be liable or held accountable for any information or advice that you are provided with by the Solicitors or legal advisors and we do not endorse products or businesses. Please ensure you discuss your requirements fully with your chosen solicitor or legal advisor to ensure it meets your needs.
A gift in your Will is invaluable for our families’ tomorrow yet costs you nothing today
Write Your Will Week 2026
Annually each Spring, local solicitors around the South West are offering their Will writing services, free of charge, in exchange for a donation to Children’s Hospice South West*.
Octopus Legacy
A Will is the best way to protect your assets and your loved ones. Octopus Legacy offer a fully advised free Will writing service for supporters of Children's Hospice South West conducted by one of their expert advisors.
*more complex Wills may be subject to additional cost.
Request further information
If you would like further information about either of our free Will writing services or to ask a question about anything related to Wills, from leaving us a gift in your Will to administering an Estate, please complete our Wills enquiry form. We'll be happy to answer any questions you may have, without obligation and in complete confidence.
Complete our Wills enquiry form
Whatever its size, your legacy makes a big difference to short and precious lives. Find out what difference your gift could make.