Neil and Dorothy Cameron, (age 70’s) at their home in Edinburgh. Photo: Abbie Trayler-Smith/Oxfam
I used the Oxfam Will service…they did the job in minimum time.”
Neil Cameron, Legacy Pledger
Free Will writing services
With Oxfam’s free Will writing service you can write or update your standard or mirror Will for free. We partner with best-in-class Will-writing providers to give expert advice, making sure your final wishes and your loved ones are well looked after.
How would you like to write your free Will?
We offer four different free Will writing services for you to choose from. So whether it's online, over the phone or in person, you can have peace of mind that our trusted partners will work around you.
Choose your service to get started today.
Our partner, the Co-Op Legal Services will be in touch during the next three weeks to arrange your call.
We’ll send you a pack in the post which contains a list of trusted participating solicitors in your area.
Our partners, The Goodwill Partnership, will be in touch in the next three weeks to arrange an appointment.
Make your Will online in under 30 minutes with our partner Farewill.
Want to know more about your options?
Watch our free Wills tutorial
If you’re not sure which option is right for you, watch our short video for extra details on all our offerings.
From the benefits of each service to any caveats involved - we’ll guide you through selecting the ideal free Will for you.
Benefits of the free Will writing service
- A range of flexible options to best suit your needs and preferences.
- Available to all over 18s living in England, Wales and Scotland.
- Our free Will offer is available all year round – so you can write or update your Will at the right time for you.
- We work with trusted legal partners to make the process as simple as possible.
- Get peace of mind – protect your wishes for the people and causes you care about with ease.
- You can contact us at any time during the process and beyond.
Free Will Offer FAQs
How does the free Will writing service work?
The process is simple:
- Choose one of the four services we offer:
- At-home appointment
- Over the phone
- With a local participating solicitor
- Online
2. Start your free Will – select your chosen option and provide your contact details.
3. A representative of our Will-writing partner will get in touch with you and assist you with creating your Will within the next three weeks.
Please note:
- If you choose the online option, you'll be taken to Farewill's website straight away to begin your free Will.
- If you choose the solicitor route, we will send you a personalised list of local participating solicitors for you to contact. Details of how you can take advantage of our free service with them will be included.
For more information on your chosen route, download our free Gifts in Wills guide.
Who can use the free Will service?
The free Will writing service is available to supporters aged 18 and over, living permanently in the UK.
Please note, the at-home service is only available in England and Wales and the solicitor service is available in England, Wales and Scotland. If you live in Northern Ireland, you can access Oxfam Ireland’s free Will writing service.
Does the service work differently depending on where I live?
Yes, it does. If you live in England and Wales, all four services are available to you.
If you live in Scotland, the available services are the local solicitor option and over the phone via Farewill. If you’re not using our Free Will service and want to leave a gift to Oxfam, we recommend consulting a solicitor in Scotland to ensure your Will complies with the Scottish legal system.
If you live in Northern Ireland, you can access Oxfam Ireland’s free Will writing service.
Do I have to leave a gift to Oxfam?
We can offer our free Will writing service because Oxfam takes on the cost and although 65% of people choose to leave a gift to Oxfam, this is not a requirement.
Find out why other supporters, like Neil, have chosen to include Oxfam in their Will.
How easy is it?
Once you’ve made key decisions about where you want your money and belongings to go, our Will-writing service is surprisingly easy.
For help getting your affairs in order download our free Will Planner.
To find out the step-by-step process of our Free Will service download our free Gifts in Wills Guide or request a postal version.
Still have unanswered questions? Visit our dedicated free Wills FAQs page or feel free to contact us.
Want to talk to us before you start?
Please get in touch with our friendly Gifts in Wills Advisors. Simply call 0300 200 1331 to speak to a member of the Supporter Relations team, or email giftsinwills@oxfam.org.uk