Will writing made easy

Writing your Will is one of the most important things you’ll ever do, giving you peace of mind that your affairs are in order, your loved ones are protected, and your wishes will be carried out. 

We understand it can feel difficult knowing where to start when writing your Will – or perhaps this is something you’ve been meaning to do for a while and never quite found the time. We’re here to support you, and our step-by-step guide will help you get started.

Step 1 

Write a list of all your assets (what you own) and your liabilities (what you owe). The value of your estate will be your assets minus any outstanding money owed.

Step 2 

Think about all the people and causes you want to remember in your Will and the amount or type of gift you would like to leave them.

Step 3 

Choose who you would like to deal with your estate (the executors) when the time comes. This could be a friend, family member or solicitor.

Step 4 

Make a list of any questions you may have about your Will or what happens next.

Step 5

Choose who you would like to help write your Will. The best way to write or change a Will is by using a solicitor. They can answer any questions, and getting professional help ensures your Will is legally binding.

Did you know you can use our Free Will Service to have your Will written for free using a trusted solicitor in your area? 

Gifts in Wills are our largest source of income, and we could not continue our vital work without the generosity of supporters like you who choose to remember us in this special way. 

1 in 6 people live with the pain, fatigue, and disability that arthritis can cause. The impact of arthritis can be huge, affecting the ability to work, care for family, move free from pain and live independently. With your help, we are here to change that.

The wonderful thing about gifts in wills is that anybody can choose to remember us in this way. These gifts come in all shapes and sizes – with gifts ranging from £20 to £20,000, from 1% of an estate to 100%, from a watch to a portfolio of shares. 

All gifts, no matter the size, can make a lasting impact to our work and are an amazing way of continuing your support. 

"I feel I’m doing something to help for the future. I want, someday, for everyone with arthritis to be able to live free from pain and to make the most of their lives. And I’m sure I’m not the only one who has this hope" Pam Hibbs

How would you like to change the future?

Donations are not restricted to particular areas of our work, so whether it’s funding our helpline, research into the root cause of arthritis pain, or trialling a new breakthrough treatment, your gift will go to where the funding is most needed to support people living with arthritis.

However, we know how important it can be to continue your legacy by directing your gift in a Will to a specific area of our work.  If you have a special request in how you would like your legacy to be used, please contact our Gifts in Wills team by email at giftsinwills@versusarthritis.org or by phone 0300 790 0406.  Where possible, we will do our utmost to carry out your wishes. 

How to include a gift in your Will to Versus Arthritis

Your solicitor will help you with the specific wording of your Will to ensure we receive your wonderful gift. You will also need to include our registered address and charity no:

Versus Arthtitis,120 Aldersgate, London, EC1A 4JQ

Registered Charity Nos. 207711, SC041156.

If you've remembered us in your Will, we'd love to know. Why? Because your support is incredibly important; it helps us plan for what we can do for people with arthritis in the future and because we'd like to say a HUGE thank you for your wonderful gift!