Free will writing service

Yes, writing your Will, like most things in the world, has gone digital.

Octopus Legacy’s online system was created by a solicitor and legal team, and saves you time and money when making your Will.

Additionally, for peace of mind, your online Will is checked by their expert legal team who are available when you need help.

Writing your Will with Octopus Legacy doesn’t cost you a penny because CLAPA covers the cost at a discounted rate.

If you need to change or amend your Will in the future, Octopus Legacy offers free unlimited changes as part of its optional annual subscription service. This is free for the first year and then £10 annually after that. You can opt out at any time. This is all explained when you come to complete your Will.

You’ll still need to enter your card details to finalise the transaction, even though the Will is free. There won’t be any charge made to your card.

Octopus Legacy do offer a £10 a year subscription service that allows you to make unlimited changes to your Will. This is free for the first year and only £10 per year after that.

You can cancel this service at any time.

They offer this because a Will is a living document, so most people update it every five years or every time they have a major life change. Traditionally this was really expensive – involving starting from scratch each time, or paying hefty fees for will amendments (codicils).

Their Will subscription service allows you to easily amend your will at any point and will save money over time if you update it every every years.

There are some cases where you may want to seek legal advice. If you need a Trust, or have a larger estate then you may need a complex Will. If you think this might be you, then you can speak to Octopus Legacy’s Wills team on 020 4525 3605 and quote CLAPA. They can help you find the best option for getting your will sorted.

If you do need a complex Will, the simple aspect of the Will is still free, however you’ll receive a no-obligation quote for the additional work needed. Prices start from (A £150 discount of the simple Will, has already been applied):

 ● Single Complex Will: £299
● Mirror/Joint Complex Will: £549

CLAPA has partnered with Octopus Legacy to make it even easier to get your Will sorted and for you to support the causes you care about.

Giving a gift in your Will can have a huge impact for charities like us, helping us to make a real difference. But writing your Will can sometimes feel overwhelming and difficult, so we wanted to make the process clear and simple for our supporters. We’ve therefore paid for the Wills to be written at a reduced cost.

While many people choose to include a gift in their Will, there is no obligation to do so if you wish to use this service.

You can print your online Will at home.

No printer? No worries! Octopus Legacy offers a print and post service for just £9.99 for exactly that reason. You’ll be given this option at the end of the process.

You can call Octopus Legacy’s Wills team on 020 4525 3605 and quote CLAPA, they will ask you a few questions about your needs and will book an appointment for you to speak with a solicitor/Will writer.

This can be done either:

● Over the phone

● Via video call

● A home visit

● Or in office (this will be dependent on location and not always available)

Yes, a simple Will is still free in partnership with CLAPA when you use Octopus Legacy’s phone or face to face service.

If however you have a complex estate, the Will writer/solicitor will send you a no-obligation quote for the additional work and you can decide if you want to take it forward or not.

Most likely you will need to update your online Will. It is a living document that will evolve as your life and situation changes.

The advantage of the Octopus Legacy online Will service is that you can update it any time. This is free for the first year and only £10 per year after that, which you can opt out of at any time. Just let them know the amends you’d like to make and they’ll send you the updated version to sign with two witnesses.

There are different options you can choose from:

Octopus Legacy’s will storage facility:

• CCTV
• Fireproof & waterproof security
• Simply post your Will to Octopus Legacy and they’ll send you a certificate of proof
• Online Will: £10 a year, including free Will updates
• Offline Will: £30 a year, including free updates (for simple and complex Wills)

With a solicitors firm

Or, at home in a secure place

We also recommend:

• Registering your Will with the National Wills Register
• Telling your executors and family where your Will is so it can be found easily.