Make a Will Month
During April, local partnering solicitors will waive their fees for writing a will in lieu of a donation to Cobalt.
The minimum donation for a basic single will is £150 and for a pair of basic mirror wills it is just £200 – this is a fraction of what you would typically pay for this service.
The scheme is designed around writing or updating a straightforward will. If you think your will might be more complicated, please discuss this with the solicitor in advance of your appointment to check if there will be any further cost implications. By using Cobalt’s make a will month scheme, your donation will help us to continue our pioneering cancer and dementia diagnosis and research work.
When planning your new will, once you have looked after your loved ones, please do consider including a gift to Cobalt – even a small percentage of your estate could help to make a big difference for future generations.
If you would like more information on the scheme or if you are considering including a gift to Cobalt in your will, and would like to discuss it, please call 01242 535922 or email fundraising@cobalthealth.co.uk.
Whilst there is no obligation to include Cobalt as a beneficiary in a will made through this scheme, gifts in wills provide a vital source of income to Cobalt. Gifts do not need to be large, once family and friends are taken care of, you could either choose to leave a specific amount or a percentage of the rest of your estate (this could be as little as 1%). Every gift left to Cobalt will be help to ensure that we are able to continue to provide our vital equipment and services for future generations.
How to take part in the scheme:
1. Find your preferred solicitor
Simply call your chosen solicitor to book your appointment during April, quoting ‘Cobalt’s Make a Will Month’.
Willans LLP
34 Imperial Square, Cheltenham GL50 1QZ
www.willans.co.uk
Several Solicitors are available
01242 514000
Davis Gregory Solicitors
25 Rodney Road, Cheltenham, GL50 1HX
www.cheltenhamsolicitors.co.uk
Tina Amid
01242 235202
Langley Wellingtons LLP
Royal House, 60 Bruton Way, Gloucester, GL1 1EP
www.langleywellingtons.co.uk
Nicole Boon
01452 521286
Dee & Griffin Solicitors
76 Hucclecote Road, Gloucester, GL3 3RU
www.deeandgriffin.co.uk
Dean Barnard
01452 617288
Sewell Mullings Logie LLP
7 Dollar Street, Cirencester, GL7 2AS
www.sml-law.co.uk
Carol Morris
01285 650000
2. Download and complete form
You will need to download and complete our voucher form before your appointment.
3. Make your donation
Once your appointment is booked, please make a donation through the donate link below or post a cheque to Cobalt. Then complete the e-voucher from step 2 and email it to helen.tomes@cobalthealth.co.uk or include a printed copy when posting your cheque.
Your donation must be made before you attend your appointment.
Lives are touched when Cobalt is included in a will
A gift in your will to Cobalt
Our special supporter Lynne shared that she has chosen to leave a gift in her will to Cobalt because “It is a worthwhile cause and we are extremely fortunate to have it, but for it’s continuation and development it needs our support.”
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"We are delighted to be supporting Cobalt yet again this year with their make a will campaign. Many people are reluctant to make a will. We understand it can be an uncomfortable thing to think about but the truth is, not having a will can cause real deprivation, delay and distress for your loved ones when you pass away. Your will covers all of your estate; this doesn’t just mean things like property but also bank accounts, investments, business interests and personal belongings. Often it is the smaller items that hold the most sentimental value to those left behind. We recommend people, no matter what age or stage of life, complete a will to safeguard for the future. Having it drawn up by qualified professionals will ensure that your will is valid and reflective of your wishes.”
