Free will writing — protect your loved ones, leave a legacy
Writing a will is one of the most important things you can do for the people you love — and free will-writing services make it easy. If you choose, you can also leave a lasting gift to charity.
Is there a free will writing service?
Yes — several established UK schemes let adults write or update a will free of charge, including will-writing weeks and charity-partnered online will services. There is never any obligation to leave a charitable gift, but many people choose to while their will is already open — and gifts to charity in a will are free of Inheritance Tax.
Many UK adults put off writing a will. Yet without one, the law — not you — decides who inherits. Free will-writing schemes remove the cost barrier, letting you write or update a valid will at no charge, often online or during dedicated will-writing weeks.
While your will is open, many people choose to leave a gift in their will to a cause they care about. Charitable gifts are exempt from Inheritance Tax, and leaving 10% or more of your net estate to charity can reduce the Inheritance Tax rate on the rest of your estate from 40% to 36% — benefiting both your chosen cause and your loved ones.
World Aid Network is a UK Charitable Incorporated Organisation with charity registration in progress. You will be able to name World Aid Network in your will once registration is complete — register your interest now.
Why write your will with a legacy in mind
Protect your family — and, if you wish, leave a lasting gift
Free
Write or update your will at no cost through partnered schemes
0% IHT
Charitable gifts in a will are exempt from Inheritance Tax
40% → 36%
Leaving 10%+ of your estate to charity can cut the IHT rate on the rest
Any size
Leave a fixed sum, a share of your estate, or what's left over
Frequently asked questions
Is there a free will writing service for charity gifts?
Yes. Several established schemes let UK adults write or update a will free of charge — including dedicated will-writing weeks and online will services partnered with charities. There is never any obligation to leave a gift to charity when you use them, but many people choose to, because their will is already open in front of them.
Why should I write a will?
A will makes sure your wishes are carried out and your loved ones are provided for. If you die without one, the law decides who inherits — which may not reflect your wishes. Writing a will also lets you, if you choose, leave a gift to causes you care about, and can help reduce Inheritance Tax.
Are charity gifts in a will tax-free?
Yes. Gifts to charity in your will are exempt from Inheritance Tax. What is more, if you leave at least 10% of your net estate to charity, the Inheritance Tax rate on the rest of your estate can be reduced from 40% to 36% — so a charitable legacy can also benefit the people you leave behind.
What is the difference between a will gift and an in-memory donation?
A gift in your will (a legacy) is arranged now but takes effect after you die, and can be a fixed sum, a percentage of your estate, or a specific item. An in-memory donation is given by others in memory of someone who has already died. Both are meaningful ways to support a cause; they simply happen at different times.
Can I leave a gift to World Aid Network in my will?
World Aid Network is a UK Charitable Incorporated Organisation with charity registration in progress. Once registration is complete you will be able to name World Aid Network as a beneficiary in your will. You can register your interest now and read our legacy giving guide for more information.
Write your will — and leave the world a little kinder
A will protects the people you love. And if you choose, a gift in your will can fund sight-restoring surgery, cancer treatment and disaster relief for generations to come.
There is never any obligation to leave a charitable gift when using a free will service.