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Free Will Writing Service

Your lasting legacy: a world that works better for everyone

We’ve teamed up with Will-writing experts, Octopus Legacy, to offer you the opportunity to make or amend your Will for free. There’s no obligation to include Practical Action in your Will, but if you choose to do so it will help make a better world for generations to come.

Visit the Octopus Legacy website to find out more. Quote “PRACTICALACTION-FREE” to claim your free Will.

How it works

The team at Octopus Legacy are available to help you every step of the way, offering friendly guidance as you complete the process in a way that works best for you.

Options include;

  • Write your Will online in 3 simple steps
  • Schedule a call or request a callback to discuss your wishes over the phone
  • Book an appointment in the comfort of your home, or at an Octopus Legacy office

The Will you create with Octopus Legacy is legally binding when it’s printed and signed by a witness, so you can enjoy peace of mind knowing that everything is taken care of.

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Our free Wills partner

Octopus Legacy can help you make sure your final wishes are in place. Founded in 2016, they have become one of the fastest growing Will-writing services in the UK. They have already helped more than 250,000 people put plans in place ahead of time, so that families can face their loss without the additional stress the lack of a Will can cause.

Octopus Legacy has both an in-house legal team and a panel of partner Will-writing firms. Their Head of Legal is a solicitor who holds STEP certification and their drafting, proofing and customer service process follows STEP guidance.

The power of possibility

A gift in your Will helps us connect vulnerable communities to ingenious solutions, enabling them to build a better future for their families.

Find out more about the kind of impact your gift could have.

Stories of hope

Senior Legacy Officer, Liz

Leaving a gift to Practical Action in your Will is such a significant decision, and a wonderful tribute to the beliefs we have in common.

Liz Webb, Senior Legacy Officer

Contact us

If you have any questions or to request a printed copy of our free Wills guide, please contact Liz Webb, our Senior Legacy Officer.

We’d also love to hear from you if you do decide to leave a gift to Practical Action in your Will. Being aware of your kind intentions helps us communicate with you better. It also gives us an opportunity to thank you for your amazing support.

Email Liz: [email protected]
Or call us on 01926 634484

  • FAQs

    What information about Practical Action is needed to include a gift in my Will?

    Our name, address, and Registered Charity number 247257
    Practical Action
    The Robbins Building
    25 Albert Street
    Rugby
    Warwickshire
    CV21 2SD

     

    Is there suggested wording to leave a gift in my Will?

    For a residuary gift (a % or share)
    I give, devise, bequeath, and appoint to Practical Action (registered charity no 247257) of The Robbins Building, 25 Albert Street, Rugby, Warwickshire CV21 2SD __% of the residue of my estate and I direct that the receipt of the Treasurer of the time being or other authorised officer will be sufficient discharge for my executors.

    For a pecuniary gift (a specific amount)
    I give Practical Action (registered charity no 247257) of The Robbins Building, 25 Albert Street, Rugby, Warwickshire CV21 2SD the sum of £__ and I direct that the receipt of the Treasurer of the time being or other authorised officer will be sufficient discharge for my executors.

     

    Are gifts to charity on my Will taxed?

    No. Charitable gifts are excluded when your estate is valued for Inheritance Tax and the good news is if you leave 10% or more of your estate to charity, you qualify for a reduced rate of Inheritance Tax of 36%.

     

    How much does the gift have to be to make a difference?

    Any gift no matter what size can help us to change lives.

     

    Who can I speak to at Practical Action about making a gift in my Will, or leaving a legacy gift?

    Please get in touch with Liz on 01926 634484 or [email protected]