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Whilst there is no obligation to include a gift in your Will, we hope you will consider leaving a gift to SSAFA once your loved ones are provided for.
Online
Give yourself peace of mind and write your Will in 30 minutes with our trusted partners, Farewill. The online service is suitable for essential Will needs, for those living in England and Wales.
How to write your Will with Farewill
1. Visit our dedicated page on the Farewill website.
2. Write your Will using their online form. It takes approximately 30 minutes.
3. Our unique voucher code will be added at the check-out. This code will be automatically applied if you access Farewill through our website.
4. A dedicated Wills specialist will check your Will. Any recommended changes are emailed to you. Once you’re happy with your Will, you’ll receive a link to download it. This can take up to 5 days.
5. Make your Will legally binding. Once you’ve downloaded your Will, you must print and sign it in front of two witnesses to make it legally binding.
6. Store your Will in a safe place and let your executors know where it is.
If your Will is complex, you’ll be referred to Farewill’s telephone Will-writing service. Complex Wills may involve potential costs, which will be discussed with you.
Why Farewill?
- Farewill is the best rated will writer in the UK, and has won multiple awards for their service, including National Will Writing Firm of the Year.
- Farewill’s specialist team are available to help you over the phone or email, Monday to Friday 9-6pm.
- Farewill have created friendly and easy to use online guides to answer your questions, and help you prepare to write your Will.
- You can update your Will at anytime with their Unlimited Changes service.
Get in touch
Have any questions? Find out more by getting in touch at legacy@ssafa.org.uk.
Frequently asked questions
Why is online Will writing only available in England and Wales?
This is due to differences in laws around Will writing in Scotland, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland, and jurisdictional restrictions in the Isle of Man and the Channel Islands.
Can I leave a gift to other charities in my Will as well?
Yes - you can leave a gift to more than one charity in your Will.
Is an online Will legally legitimate?
Yes, as long as it is printed and signed alongside two witnesses to make it legally binding. It’s important that both witnesses watch you sign your Will at the same time, then they need to add their own details and signatures. This is so that, if your Will is ever contested in the future, your witnesses can testify that they watched you sign your Will. Your witnesses should be people you trust, over the age of 18. They cannot be a beneficiary in your Will or married to one of your beneficiaries. Under current law, electronic signatures for Wills are not accepted.
Why does SSAFA use Will-writing partners?
SSAFA like other charities, offers a free Will-writing service with the primary goal of making the process more accessible for people like you. Our aim is to eliminate barriers to Will writing, enabling supporters to gain access to specialist and legal advice, and to ensure you can choose a method of Will writing that suits you best (online, over the phone or face-to-face).