Pictured: Amanda Piper

Lawyers at a Worcester law firm will be donating their fees to a city hospice as part of a month long will-writing drive.

Throughout September, MFG Solicitors in Worcester will be offering to write wills as part of the St Richard's Hospice 'Write a Will' month - a scheme aimed at encouraging people to realise the importance of planning for the future. 

One hundred per cent of the law firm's fees will be donated to the hospice which supports over 2,200 patients each year. The only cost to people wishing to write a will is £80.00 for a single or £100.00 for a double.

Amanda Piper, wills and probate lawyer at MFG Solicitors in Worcester said: "The Hospice's Write a Will month offers people a terrific opportunity to sit down with us and for a minimal cost, have their Wills professionally prepared. 

"People often misunderstand intestacy laws and put off writing a will - a fact underlined by a recent poll which confirms that over 60 per cent of adults in the UK do not have a will. We want to play our role in shifting that trend and hope the Write a Will initiative will have an effect. The campaign is a rare opportunity to help a local charity and for people to ensure their possessions are passed on to those closest." 

Amanda added: "MFG has always been an enthusiastic supporter of the Hospice - a charity that offers an immense amount of care for patients and families in and around Worcester. We're delighted to be involved."

Tricia Cavell, St Richard's Hospice Fundraising Director, commented: "All our services are free to patients and their families but we depend on donations and legacies from generous supporters to raise the £5.4m annually we need to provide our services."

MFG Solicitors are taking part in St Richard's Hospice Write a Will month from 1st - 30th September. Those wishing to make an appointment to visit the firm's offices on The Tything can call Amanda Piper on 01905 610410 or email amanda.piper@mfgsolicitors.com.