Manx Cancer Help is urging people to make March ‘Make a Will Month’ having teamed up with local law firm Gelling Johnson Farrant to remind people of the importance of having one properly prepared.
You can register your interest free of charge throughout January, February and March by contacting Gelling Johnson Farrant, who will send you a will pack. Make a Will Month allows you to have a straightforward will written up by Gelling Johnson Farrant, in exchange for a minimum donation to Manx Cancer Help of ?95. As the writing up of a straightforward will would usually cost you ?250, this means you save ?155 as well as donating to a very worthy cause.
As well as having peace of mind that your affairs are in order, you will be helping the charity continue its essential work in the Island. Established in 1983, Manx Cancer Help provides specialist psychological and emotional support to anybody whose life has been affected by cancer, with a tailor-made support package for each individual according to their needs.
If companies are interested in participating in this scheme for employees, please contact Gelling Johnson Farrant for more information.
Elizabeth Parkes from Gelling Johnson Farrant said: ‘We believe that this provides an excellent opportunity for us to support a Manx charity, whilst at the same time helping convey the importance of making a will. We certainly hope that the scheme will be as successful as last year and help raise significant funds for Manx Cancer Help.’
MCH Fundraising Co-ordinator Ally Martin added: ‘A will is one of those things that people often put off doing, or think that they are too young to need one, but did you know that you can make a will from the age of 18? You do not need to own your own home or have large savings; you may just want to leave some small specific gifts to your loved ones when you are gone.
‘It may not be something we like talking about, but having a properly prepared will is really important to make sure those you care about are provided for. If you have young children, it is strongly advisable to make it clear who you would like to be their legal guardians if anything should happen to you. Making a will needn’t be complicated or expensive as those who have taken up this offer in previous years have found out.’
You can contact Gelling Johnson Farrant by calling 675367 or by emailing gjf@manxlaw.com.
