As subscribers to our business newsletter, you are amongst the first people to learn about a special promotion that we will be running at the start of 2009. From the 12th-17th January in our Salisbury office we will be giving the over-75s the chance to have a will drawn up by one of our experienced solicitors, totally free of charge. The offer applies to straightforward wills only, and appointments must be made.

Although you might not be eligible for the offer, perhaps you know someone who is? And perhaps the offer will serve as a reminder to make sure your own will is up-to-date - have you made provision for your business in the event of your death?

Gill Bassett, Wills and Probate Solicitor at Bonallack & Bishop, says, ‘It is surprising how many people don’t have a valid will, and don’t appreciate the importance of making one. Dying intestate makes life a lot more complicated for your family, and your estate may not be distributed as you would have wished.’

Tim Bishop, senior partner at Bonallack & Bishop, commented, “Arguments about how to distribute money and property after a loved one dies are sadly becoming increasingly common. Having no will, or an invalid or out of date will, often results in huge distress for those left behind. By offering a free will to those aged 75 or over, we hope to provide peace of mind to those in their autumn years."