Limavady Solicitors participate in Make a Will Month

March is Make a Will Month at Foyle Hospice; a month that encourages people to write their Will whilst also helping Foyle Hospice raise vital funds. These funds help to support the specialist palliative care services it provides to people living with terminal and life-limiting illnesses.

During the month of March, local solicitors very kindly donate their time and expertise to write/update Wills in return for a suggested donation of £100* to Foyle Hospice.

Did you know that 68% of people in Northern Ireland die without a will? This is the highest percentage in the UK.

Making a Will or updating an existing one is easier than you think and it is the only way to ensure your wishes are carried out. Ensuring that you have a will in place is sensible end-of-life planning, making things a little easier for those left behind after we have died.

Foyle Hospice Legacy Fundraiser, Kathleen Bradley explained: “Make a Will Month is an opportunity to help yourself and your loved ones, as well as supporting your local hospice.

“None of us like to think about our own death, but equally we don’t want to leave our families to deal with unnecessary legal and financial matters if we can help it. And we can help it!

“Take advantage of the Make a Will Month campaign this March and leave things organised for your loved ones.”

This year, Foyle Hospice is partnering up with more firms than ever with participating solicitors from Limavady: Martin King French & Ingram, R.G Connell & Sons Derry: Babington, Brendan Kearney & Company, Clarendon Legal, Dermot Walker & Madden and Co, Guckian Flanagan, Kelly & Corr, McCartney & Casey, McKeone & Dowd Strabane: Babington, Roche McBride
Omagh: Martin Corrigan and Co Solicitors Ltd, AF Colhoun and Co, Mc Caffrey and Co, Orr and Rountree, Thomas Elliott and Son

Making a Will is as easy as 1,2,3! Firstly, choose your solicitor from the list above, secondly, contact their office to let them know you would like to take part in Foyle Hospice Make a Will Month and lastly, book your appointment - it’s that simple!

Contact details for all participating solicitors are hosted on: www.foylehospice.com
Foyle Hospice Supporter, Ann Cassidy experienced the consequences as a family member when her sister died and did not have a will in place. She said: “Everyone should take responsibility in deciding where their money is going after they die and making a will ensures that all of your wishes are carried out.

“Not only does it take away the burden of financial arrangements on your family, but it gives you peace of mind and comfort in knowing your loved ones will not be faced with that type of stress when you are no longer here.”

There is no obligation or expectation to include Foyle Hospice in your Will, but if you choose to do so, you will be doing something wonderful by making a lasting difference to your community. You will be helping people with terminal and life-limiting illness to live as well as they can for as long as they can.

*If your Will is complex there may be an additional fee to pay. Please discuss your requirements with your solicitor when you make your appointment. Before they start the work, they will let you know if there will be any additional costs.

For more information, please contact Kathleen Bradley on 02871 359 888 or email: kathleenbradley@foylehospice.com