Write or update your Will for free
We’re here for people and pets in need, and we’re here for you too. Our free Will writing service allows anyone aged 50 and over to easily write or update a Will for free. Many supporters who use this free service decide to remember PDSA in their Will, after they have provided for their loved ones of course. You are under no obligation to do this, however if you do choose to leave PDSA a gift in your Will, you'll be there every time we save a pet's life.
Thanks to generous donations from supporters, our veterinary teams performed two million treatments in 2022 across our 49 Pet Hospitals. Two out of every three pets we treat are funded by gifts in Wills from kind supporters like you.
Your local solicitor
Write or update your Will with a solicitor local to you. Complete our enquiry form or call our team on 0300 3737 226 to receive details of participating solicitors in the post. We offer this service to supporters living across the UK.
Online
Write your Will online quickly and easily with our partner Farewill, voted the UK’s favourite Will writing service. This service is available to supporters living in England or Wales.
Over the telephone
To make your Will over the telephone you can call Farewill directly or book a call-back online. Farewill can be used by supporters living across the UK.
Your love of pets will never be forgotten with a gift in your Will
It is so important to have a proper, legal Will. Only then can you be sure your property and possessions will go to the people you love and the causes you believe in. Thanks to our incredible donors, people just like you who choose to remember PDSA in their Will, two out of three treatments are possible thanks to their kindness and compassion.
All around the country, our dedicated vets and nurses touch the lives of more pets and their owners than all other UK pet charities put together, something we are incredibly proud of. We are very grateful for gifts of any size, even a small percentage of your estate will help our vets get poorly pets back on all four paws.
If you have a question about our free Will writing service or leaving a gift in your Will, please get in touch with our friendly and helpful team on 0300 3737 226, by using our legacy enquiry form or at legacies@pdsa.org.uk. Thank you.
How gifts in Wills make a difference
Two-thirds of the pets seen by our vets are treated thanks to gifts in Wills. Your generosity means we can be there for pets like Wilma.
Wilma, a one-year-old Cocker Spaniel, was rushed to PDSA for immediate treatment after accidentally chewing on an inhaler.
Vets discovered had a fast heart rate, and she was admitted straight away for intravenous fluid therapy to keep her hydrated and close monitoring. Wilma’s fast heart rate continued so it was touch and go through the night, but thanks to PDSA vets, her heart rate came down and she was soon back to being her normal, mischievous self.
Wilma’s owner, Sarah, is extremely grateful to PDSA and said: “I dread to think what would have happened if PDSA didn’t exist, as I would have struggled to afford the full cost of Wilma’s treatment. Me and Wilma have a special bond, so I was devastated when she became unwell. I’m happy to have her back home and healthy.”
Contact us
If you have a question about our free Will writing service or leaving a gift in your Will, please contact us online or call our friendly and helpful team on 0300 3737 226, lines are open Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm.
Frequently asked questions
How does your free Will writing service work?
Available to supporters aged 50 and over, a simple single or mirror Will can be written for free online, over the telephone, or face to face with a local participating solicitor. Where couple are making a mirror Will, only one person needs to be over the age of 50.
To find out more about each of our Will writing partners and the terms and conditions of our service, you can find more details through the links below.
National Free Wills Network terms and conditions
Which free Will writing partners do you use?
We work with three key partners: the National Free Wills Network, Farewill and Co-op Legal Services to provide you with a range of ways to get your Will written for free.
National Free Wills Network offer face to face appointments with solicitors local to you; Farewill and Co-op Legal Services both offer online and telephone Will writing services.
What is the process for writing my Will online?
If you live in in England or Wales, you can write your Will online with either Farewill or Co-op Legal Services. The process is similar and the service offered by both partners is rated excellent by customers.
With Farewill, it takes around 30 minutes to complete and submit their questionnaire, which forms the basis of your Will. The information you provide will be checked by a legal expert within five working days. Once your Will has been checked, you will need to print and sign it in the presence of two witnesses to make it legally binding.
With Co-op Legal Services, it takes around 20 minutes to complete and submit their questionnaire, which forms the basis of your Will. You’ll then receive a call from Co-op Legal Services to make sure the Will is right for you and discuss anything you’re not sure of. Your draft will then be sent to you by email to approve and when you’re happy they will send you a professionally bound will to sign.
I live in Scotland, what options are available to me?
If you live in Scotland, your Will can be written for free through National Free Wills Network who will send you details of up to six local firms participating in the scheme, and then you can contact your preferred solicitor to book an appointment. To access this service complete this online form and we’ll do the rest – you will be sent all the information you need in the post within 14 days.
If getting your Will drawn up over the telephone is more convenient then you may like to contact Farewill. Call 020 8138 9745 to get started or visit Farewill to book a call-back. Phone lines are open Monday-Friday 9am-6pm, remember to mention PDSA when you call.
I live in Northern Ireland, what options are available to me?
If you live in Northern Ireland, your Will can be written for free through National Free Wills Network who will send you details of up to six local firms participating in the scheme, and then you can contact your preferred solicitor to book an appointment. To access this service complete this online form and we’ll do the rest – you will be sent all the information you need in the post within 14 days.
If getting your Will drawn up over the telephone is more convenient then you may like to contact Farewill. Call 020 8138 9745 to get started or visit Farewill to book a call-back. Phone lines are open Monday-Friday 9am-6pm, remember to mention PDSA when you call.