Vet charity latest to join "free wills" movement

Veterinary charity PDSA is seeking solicitors to join its version of a nationwide free wills campaign, directed at pet lovers.

The charity, which provides care for sick and injured pets of people in need, funds two thirds of its annual provision of 2m treatments through gifts in wills. It is offering to pay participating solicitors a fee to write a simple or mirror will. Clients may choose to leave a gift to PDSA in their will, although this is not compulsory.

PDSA’s offer of a simple will or codicil is available to individuals or couples over the age of 50, with solicitors able to build up "will banks".

Ruth Lister, PDSA’s legacy development manager, commented: “Legacies make up a vital part of PDSA’s funding. When we piloted our free wills offer, we had a fantastic response from animal lovers who chose to leave a gift to us. This lasting legacy shows their love for pets by helping us provide our life-saving veterinary services across the UK.”

For more information about joining the PDSA scheme, see www.pdsa.org.uk/freewill or contact Ruth Lister on 01952 797 274 or lister.ruth@pdsa.org.uk.