Frequently Asked Questions

1. Why should I make a Will?
It's the only way to be certain that your money and belongings go to the people you care about. As well as helping your family and friends, you're giving yourself peace of mind.

2. What is a basic Will?
For the purposes of ‘Will Week’ a basic Will is for anyone leaving their assets to family members, friends and perhaps a legacy to charity. It also includes provisions for the guardianship of children.

3. When do I need to make a Will?
If you do not have a Will in place then the answer is now! You also need to make sure that your Will is up to date, for example, when you get married, buy a property, have children, or get divorced. If your circumstances change your old Will is invalidated.

4. What will it cost me?
Instead of charging their normal fee for drawing up a basic Will participating Solicitors have waived their fee and suggesting a minimum donation of £60 be donated to the Dudley Group of Hospitals. This offer is only available when booked as part of the Will Week Campaign.

5. How do I get in contact with the Solicitor?
Contact the solicitor direct as soon as possible to book your apppointment. Or contact DGoH Charity by either telephoning Karen Phillips on 01384 456111 ext 3349, or email karen.phillips@dgoh.nhs.uk for further information.

6. Can the Solicitor come to my place of work?
Some of the participating Solicitors are willing to come to a place of work to see a group of employees. Call Karen Phillips on 01384 456111 ext3349 to see if we can help you.

Leave more than just a memory

Making a Will is simple and an important way to protect the future of your loved ones. It's the only way to be absolutely certain that your money and your belongings go to the people and causes you care about. Many people wrongly believe that their house and possessions will automatically go to their spouse. If your estate, including your home, is worth more than £250,000 this is not the case, and if you are not married your partner may get nothing.

Even if you have a Will, you need to remember that when your circumstances change, it may become out of date. For instance if you marry or re-marry, your old Will is automatically invalidated.

Participating Solicitors

WOLVERHAMPTON : FBC Manby Bowdler; Hall Pratt & Prichard;
RN Williams & Co; Underhill Langley Wright.
BILSTON: Rose Law.
BRIERLEY HILL : Blount Hemmings.
WALSALL : Enoch Evans; Addison O'Hare.
STOURBRIDGE : Morgan Solicitors.
TELFORD : FBC Manby Bowdler.
BRIDGNORTH : FBC Manby Bowdler.
SEDGLEY : David Winwood.