IF you have been putting off writing or updating a will, then this November is the time to put things right.

Will Aid’s Make a Will Month returns next month offering people the opportunity to put their affairs in order, secure their loved one’s future and give to charities.

Participating solicitors are inviting people to contact them to book appointments for November when they will prepare basic wills without charging their normal fee. All that they ask in return is that clients consider making a voluntary donation to Will Aid.

Local solicitors Jardine Donaldson, 18/22 Bank Street, telephone 01259 724411, and Russel & Aitken, 8 Shillinghill, Alloa, telephone 01259 723201, are taking part.

The suggested donation is just £95 for a single will or £150 for a pair of mirror wills.

The money raised is shared by nine UK charities that carry out life-changing work here in the UK and around the world; ActionAid UK, British Red Cross, Christian Aid, NSPCC, Sightsavers, Save the Children, SCIAF (Scotland) and Trocaire (Northern Ireland).

Will Aid’s Make A Will Month is the perfect opportunity to gain the peace of mind that comes from knowing your affairs are in order.

Peter de Vena Franks, Will Aid campaign director, said: “Will Aid is a fantastic opportunity to get an affordable will with one of our friendly and approachable solicitors.

“They are generously giving of their time without any payment to help people look after their loved ones and, at the same time, to raise funds for very worthwhile causes.

“This is the perfect opportunity to have a solicitor draw up your will, protect your loved ones and give to charity at the same time.

“Please book early as solicitors tend to fill their appointments very quickly.”

Will Aid’s research shows that almost 60 per cent of people with a will may not have revised it for three years or more.

Experts recommend routinely reviewing a will every three to five years and making a new will as soon as significant family changes occur.