Dates throughout May

Have your will or a single power of attorney written this May with a participating local solicitor or will writer and help make a difference in the local community. Ensure your loved ones, pets and possessions are taken care of whilst supporting older people, people living with dementia and children and adults with learning disabilities in your local community.

What is will writing month?

Guild Care is working with local practitioners to give you the opportunity to have your will, or a single power of attorney written this May. Practitioners will be generously waiving their usual fees and donating their time and expertise to help raise funds for the charity. In return you will be asked to make a suggested donation. Every donation made to Guild Care as part of will writing month will help provide much needed care and support to those who use our diverse range of community support and care.

Why do I need a will?

It’s important that you make plans for the assets you leave behind, however large or small, to ensure your money and possessions go to the people and charities that you care about. A will is particularly important if you have dependent children and for recording your wishes with regards to any pets and your funeral plans.

Having an up-to-date will means you won’t be leaving your loved ones with the stress of coping with legal complications and making decisions on your behalf. It will also ensure that, in the case of an unmarried person with no surviving family members, your Estate cannot pass to the Crown (the Government).

Why do I need a power of attorney?

A power of attorney is a legal document that allows someone to make decisions for you, or act on your behalf.

For example, a temporary situation such as a stay in hospital may mean you need to help with everyday tasks, such as your finances. Or a diagnosis of dementia whereby you may lose mental capacity to make your own future decisions.

Do I need to include a gift to Guild Care in my will?

There is absolutely no obligation to leave a gift in your will but, if you can, it would be very much appreciated and help to continue services for future generations.

How to book an appointment:

1. Call a participating practitioner to secure an appointment during the month of May.

2. Will writing month includes a new single will, a mirror will (couples), or a single power of attorney. You will not be charged a fee but will be asked to make a suggested donation* to Guild Care at your appointment.

3. Should your will or single power of attorney require any specialist advice then you will be advised of this and quoted a fee for the necessary extra work, before going ahead.

Appointments will be available to book from 2nd April 2024. Each practitioner is providing a limited number of places, so please book early to avoid disappointment.

 

 

Participating Practitioners

Please contact any of these participating, local practitioners to make your appointment.

Stanford Legal Services highlighted below is offering both will writing and single power of attorney appointments.

Paul Stanford Stanford Legal Services 23 Nautilus Marine Parade Worthing BN11 3PR 01903 340186	Emily Jordon Warwick & Barker LLP Solicitors Woodlands Chamber 78 Woodlands Avenue Rustington BN16 3EZ 01903 775 051
Gema West, Katie Foan, Kelly Brown, Tania Clapham Bennett Griffin LLP 1 Liverpool Gardens Worthing BN11 1TF 01903 229999	Gabrielle Wagstaffe Gates & Moloney Solicitors 117 Brighton Road Lancing BN15 8HT 01903 766046

 Appointments are limited – don’t miss out, call to secure yours today.

 

*Participating practitioners are supporting this scheme to raise funds for Guild Care's charitable work.

Instead of paying your practitioner's fee for a new or amended will or lasting power of attorney, they will ask that you make a donation at your appointment.

For wills: we suggest a minimum donation of £150 for a single will or £195 for mirror wills (couple).

For lasting power of attorney: we suggest £225. However, some participating practitioner's usual fees will be higher and they may encourage you to use these as a guide for your donation.

Please note: this is not a free scheme. Listed practitioners are very kindly supporting Guild Care but we are unable to recommend services.