RUHX, the official NHS charity for the Royal United Hospitals Bath is offering families the chance to make or update their Will for a reduced fee so that the charity can continue to provide extraordinary care for everyone in Bath and beyond.
“Today, more than 70% of the UK population don’t have an up-to-date Will,” says the charity. “No one wants to think about what would happen to our loved ones if we weren’t around, so it’s no surprise that the idea of making a Will is not top of most people’s ‘to do list’.
“In collaboration with RUH Will Month, solicitor firms across Bath, Somerset and Wiltshire are donating their fees to our hospital in a bid to raise the importance in planning for the future.
“It is recommended that everyone over the age of 18 write a Will to protect them from the uncertainties of the future. From getting married, having children to becoming unwell, a Will can prove invaluable. It can also help minimise any inheritance tax potentially payable on your estate, as well as ensure your assets pass to your loved ones.
“The costs for a professional Will writing service are £195 for a standard single Will, or £295 for a standard Joint Will.
“RUH Will Month runs until the end of September and 100% of all the solicitor fees are donated to RUHX.”
Ames Kent Solicitors in Frome are one of the participating solicitors.
Katherine Oakes, partner said: “Writing a Will allows you to have control over what happens to your property, money and belongings. RUH Will Month is a great way to have a Will drawn up and support an important local charity, RUHX.
“We have been drafting Wills for the benefit of the RUH since the inception of this scheme and are proud to say that we have raised nearly £15,000 to date and look forward to raising more in the future.”
Visit ruhx.org.uk www.ruhx.org.uk for more information and to find a participating solicitor. Alternatively, please email Jan Witt, relationship and legacy manager at giftsinwills@ruhx.org.uk or call her directly on 01225 825819.
