Marie Curie, the terminal illness charity, has teamed up with six West Midlands law firms to offer a free will-writing service for anyone aged over 55. Every year many of us make New Year’s resolutions  - lose weight, give up smoking, sort finances -   some of us even resolve to make a will. This year, from 16th January-15th April 2017, law firms Quality Solicitors Davisons, Thursfields Solicitors, Wallace Robinson & Morgan Solicitors, Woollastons Solicitors, PSL Probate Solicitors and Irwin Mitchell LLP will be helping you to keep your resolution by offering the service on behalf of the charity.  

In the West Midlands, Marie Curie provides care and support to people living with a terminal illness in their own home, in the community or in its hospice in Solihull. In 2015/16 the Marie Curie Hospice, West Midlands saw 378 inpatient admissions while the clinical staff carried out over 2,200 community visits, supporting families to make the most of the time they have together.

Ray Diver, Marie Curie supporter, said: “My wife, Margaret, was first diagnosed with breast cancer in 2001 and unfortunately secondary cancer was diagnosed in 2008. She died peacefully, at home, on 27th November 2009. I will be eternally grateful for the overnight care and support we received from Marie Curie Nurses during her final days.

“My family have first-hand experience of the excellent palliative care Marie Curie provides. Therefore I would encourage you to keep them in mind when making your will, knowing this money will be used to benefit terminally ill patients and their relatives.”

Sally Young, Legacy Advisor, Marie Curie said: “It’s important to make your wishes known by making a will and this is a great opportunity to make the most of this free service for this limited time.

“If you choose to leave a gift in your will to Marie Curie you’re helping provide vital care and support to people living with a terminal illness and their families.”

Gifts in Wills play a huge role within the charity, funding the equivalent of five out of the nine hospices Marie Curie run.