Making a will helps you decide what should happen to your money, property and possessions after your death.
Sarcoma UK has partnered with two will-writing services so that you can make or update a simple will for free. You can meet a solicitor in your area or use an online and remote service from home.
There is no obligation to include a gift to Sarcoma UK when using either service. If you choose to do so, your gift could help fund research and provide information and support for people affected by sarcoma.
Write my will with a local solicitor
Through the National Free Wills Network, you can make or update your will with a participating solicitor in your area.
Your solicitor will give you personalised advice, answer your questions and help ensure that your wishes are recorded clearly.
How it works
- Request your free wills pack.
- The National Free Wills Network will send you details of participating solicitors in your area.
- Choose a solicitor and contact them to arrange an appointment.
- Take the documents included in your pack to your appointment.
Request your Free Wills Network pack (You will be taken to the National Free Wills Network website to complete your request.)
Write my will online
Octopus Legacy allows you to make or update your will from home. Depending on your needs and the options available, you can complete the process online, over the telephone or by video call.
You will be guided through the information you need to provide, and your will will be reviewed before it is returned to you for signing.
Write your will with Octopus Legacy (You will be taken to the Octopus Legacy website to begin the process.)
Which service should I choose?
The National Free Wills Network may suit you if you would prefer to meet a local solicitor and receive advice in person.
Octopus Legacy may suit you if you would prefer to complete the process online or speak to someone remotely.
Both services can help you make a legally valid will. If your estate or circumstances are complex, the provider will explain whether you need additional advice and whether any charges apply.
Before you begin
It may help to think about:
- The people and causes you would like to remember
- The money, property and possessions that make up your estate
- Who you would like to appoint as your executors
- Who should care for any children under 18
- Whether you would like to leave any particular gifts
- Where your signed will should be stored
Your will-writing provider will guide you through the decisions relevant to your circumstances.
Leaving a gift to Sarcoma UK
The people closest to you will naturally come first when you make your will. Once you have provided for them, you may wish to leave a gift to Sarcoma UK.
Gifts in wills can help us fund research, provide trusted information and support, campaign for better treatment and care, and raise awareness of sarcoma.
There is no obligation to leave a gift to Sarcoma UK when using either free service.
Frequently asked questions about making a will
Important information
The free services generally cover a simple will. If you need additional or more complex legal work, the provider will explain any costs before you proceed.
Sarcoma UK cannot provide legal or financial advice. The will-writing provider is responsible for the advice and service it gives you. Please read the provider’s eligibility criteria, terms and privacy information before registering.
Need help choosing?
If you have questions about the services or leaving a gift to Sarcoma UK, please contact our Fundraising team.
Telephone: 020 7856 0445
Email: fundraising@sarcoma.org.uk
Our office hours are Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.
Last reviewed: August 2026
Reviewed by: Emma Delin, Senior Individual Giving Officer
