Free will writing service

Leave a lasting legacy with Derby and Burton Hospitals Charity

Our free will service

Thank you for taking the time to think about creating your free will and exploring the opportunity to leave a lasting legacy with Derby & Burton Hospital Charity. Our free will service is here to give you peace of mind while offering an easy way to protect your loved ones and support causes close to your heart.

Your will is one of the most important documents you will write and outlines how you wish to distribute your estate . While your family’s needs will always come first, a will can also be a way to support the causes and charities that have meant the most to you.

How to create your free will

We have partnered with will writing experts, Octopus Legacy, to offer free wills to anyone over the age of 18 living in England or Wales. There are several ways to create your will, depending on your preferences and circumstances.

Create your will online: Your will can be created online by visiting our Octopus Legacy portal to get started
Call: Reach out to 020 4525 3605 to schedule a phone appointment or an in-person consultation.
Email: Contact support@octopuslegacy.com to arrange an appointment for any assistance you may need.

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Why leave a gift to Derby and Burton Hospitals Charity?

Our will service is freely accessible for anyone to use and there is no obligation to leave us a gift in your will, however a number of people chose to support us in this way. For some, this is their way to say thank you for the care they have received from our hospital staff and for others, it is simply a way to ensure their friends, family and community have access to the best healthcare possible, should the time come for them to use it.

Whatever your reason for supporting Derby and Burton Hospitals Charity, by including a gift in your will you’ll be making a real difference in making peoples lives better. Your legacy supports essential services and enhances patient care. From neonatal units to end-of-life care, your gift helps provide vital resources that go beyond what the NHS can fund.

Our promise to you

We understand that writing a will can be challenging and complex. That’s why we are dedicated to offering this service for free, with no obligation to leave a gift, and providing expert support to assist you. However, if you choose to include a gift, we promise:

– We fully recognise that the people closest to you take priority in your will.
– We appreciate that circumstances change and there may be a time where you need adjust your will.
– We promise to use 100% of your gift responsibly to benefit future generations.

Frequently asked questions

We offer this free will service because our primary goal is to support people through the process of creating their will. We understand that making a will can be overwhelming, so we want to simplify it for our supporters. By partnering with Octopus Legacy, we’ve made it easier and more accessible. While leaving a gift in your will can significantly benefit charities like ours, there is no obligation to do so. Our goal is to ensure you receive clear and straightforward assistance, regardless of whether you choose to include a donation.

If you already have a will but wish to rewrite it, you can create a new one through our free service. The new document will override your existing will, ensuring that your current wishes are accurately reflected. This allows you to update any details or make changes to your estate plans at no additional cost.

Yes, you can make an online will. Writing your will, like most things in the world, has gone digital. Octopus Legacy’s online system was created by a solicitor and legal team, and saves you time and money when making your will. Additionally, for peace of mind, your online will is checked by their expert legal team who are available when you need help, making it completely legal.

There are a few ways you can create your will and it doesn’t have to be done online if this doesn’t suit your needs. To book a will appointment over the phone or an in person appointment at a local branch or at home, call 020 4525 3605 or email support@octopuslegacy.com and quote ‘Derby & Burton Hospitals Charity’.

If you already have a will but would like to leave a gift to the charity, some wording is given below:

I give the residue of my estate (or I give _____% of the residue of my estate) to Derby and Burton Hospitals Charity, located at Royal Derby Hospital, Uttoxeter Road, Derby, DE22 3NE (Registered charity number 1061812) for its general charitable purposes absolutely. I further direct that the receipt of the Chief Executive or other proper officer of the said charity for the time being shall be a full and sufficient discharge for the said gift

I give the sum of £_____ to Derby and Burton Hospitals Charity, located at Royal Derby Hospital, Uttoxeter Road, Derby, DE22 3NE (Registered charity number 1061812) for its general charitable purposes absolutely. I further direct that the receipt of the Chief Executive or other proper officer of the said charity for the time being shall be a full and sufficient discharge for the said gift.

If you have already left the charity a gift and would like to let us know, please send us email on uhdb.charity@nhs.net

Support the charity in other ways

We understand that not everyone may want to or be able to leave a gift in their will but still want to help and there are many ways in which you can do that!

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