Kirkcudbright law firm raises more than £2,500 for charity by volunteering to write wills
dailyrecord.co.ukA Kirkcudbright law firm has raised more than £2,500 for charity by volunteering to write wills.Cavers and Co took part in Will Aid, which sees solicitors waive their fees for basic wills and instead invite clients to donate to the campaign.By taking part last year, they raised £2,519 to be shared with Will Aid’s nine partner charities.The firm’s Paul Cavers said: “The last two years have been an incredibly difficult time for everyone, especially charities who have continued to work tirelessly to support vulnerable people, including those devastatingly impacted by conflict such as the ongoing war in Ukraine.“We are very proud to have taken part in Will Aid.
It’s a brilliant initiative to encourage people to get a professionally written will, while raising vital funds for charity.“Thank you to all our clients who took this opportunity to protect their wishes and support a great cause.”Last year was the 14th year the firm took part in Will Aid, which was launched in 1988.Campaign director Peter de Vena Franks said: “I would like share my thanks to Cavers & Co for their support in last year’s campaign.“It’s thanks to the generosity of firms like theirs that our nine partner charities can continue to deliver their important services around the world.
Not only that but many more people in the UK now have an up-to-date will.”Will Aid takes place every November and involves solicitors waiving the fee in place of a donation to the appeal.The suggested donation for a basic single will is £100 and £180 for a pair of mirror wills.These donations are shared between nine partner charities: ActionAid, Age UK, British Red Cross, Christian Aid, NSPCC, Save the Children, Sightsavers, SCIAF and Trócaire.
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