When is Free Wills Month, and how does it work?
Free Wills Month gives you the chance to have a simple will updated or written for free in March and October each year. Write a simple will and gain peace of mind, knowing your assets will go to your chosen loved ones or causes.
Our next Free Wills Month campaign begins in October 2026. If you want to write your Will for free, you can still use one of our other free Will services, which are available year-round.
Who can take part in Free Wills Month?
Free Wills Month is for people aged 55 and over. If you're writing your Will as a couple, only one of you needs to be 55.
You must also live in one of the participating areas. If you don't live in a participating area, you can also still use one of our other free Will offers, which are available year-round.
What are the participating areas?
Free Wills Month only takes place in certain areas. Mind are taking part in October 2026 Free Wills Month in the following places:
- Chester
- Cumbria & Lancaster
- East Cheshire
- Huddersfield
- Leeds
- Mid & West Wales
- North Wales
- Preston
- Shropshire
- Wakefield
- Birmingham
- Cornwall
- Exeter
- Leicestershire
- Milton Keynes
- Nottinghamshire
- Oxfordshire
- Plymouth
- Torquay
What if there’s no local solicitor listed for free Will writing near me?
If you don't live in one of the regions listed above, you can:
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Visit the Free Wills Month website to check if there's a similar offer in your area
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Register for Mind’s in person free Will offer with the National Free Will Network
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Register for Mind's remote offer with Co-op Legal Services
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Register for Mind's online Will writing service with Farewill
Making a gift to a local Mind
At Mind, we work together with local Minds across England and Wales. Local Minds provide face-to-face mental health support in their communities. As independent charities, they're responsible for their own funding and services.
If you'd like to leave a gift for your local Mind, contact your local Mind directly.
For more information
Still have questions? You can:
- Find full details of the terms and conditions on the Free Wills Month website
- Email our gifts in Wills team at [email protected]
- Call us on 020 8215 2243
