FreeWill Service

Free Online Will Writing Service

Writing or amending your Will need not be difficult or expensive. Friends of the Earth offers a Free Will Service for our supporters and their partners thanks to our partnership with FreeWill Ireland. You can create a simple Will, free of charge, using an online Will writing service.

The FreeWill offering will be suitable for many people, but for those with more complex circumstances, it is generally recommended to use the services of a solicitor.

There’s no obligation to do so, but we would be extremely grateful if you could support us with a gift in your Will.

Friends of the Earth is working to create a brighter, safer and more equitable world for people and nature. Including Friends of the Earth in your will would make such a positive impact for future generations, and for the future of our natural world.

We need to truly believe in a better way of living on our shared planet today and into the future. And what better way to do that than to invest in it.  

“When my grandchildren are my age, what state will the planet be in?” Gordon Clark wonders out loud. “I’d like to do whatever I can when I'm still alive to fight for their future. I'd like them to know that I've been concerned about the climate crisis and trying to do a little bit as much as I could. That's how I want to be remembered,” he tells us over a call. This ties in deeply with his decision to leave Friends of the Earth a legacy gift in his Will.

Why Make a Will?

Making a Will is the best way of ensuring that your wishes are met, and the people and causes you care about are looked after.

Write your Will online

To help you get started with writing a Will from the comfort of your own home, we’ve teamed up with FreeWill Ireland, and their online partner Last Will to provide you with a free online Will writing service.

1. When you have decided you would like to use this service, please contact Claudia Tormey to receive your unique weblink for your free Will. Email legacy@foe.ie or call +353 1 6394652. You will also receive a simple Will Guidance document by return email.
2. Review the guidance material before completing your online Will. Plan your will, taking account of your various assets, liabilities and wishes for the future.
3. When you’re ready to start drafting your Will, click on the link sent to you to start your free online will.
4. There are a number of sections and you can review and edit these as you progress.
5. Once the system has generated your Will (it will be sent to your email), simply print it out and follow the instructions to sign it and have it witnessed.
6. Store your Will in a safe place. It is strongly recommended to make other relevant people aware of its location.

There is no charge for a standard Will, which is suitable for most people.

If you find your Will is more complicated and you want to take legal advice, you can ask FreeWill to refer you to their partner solicitor (but there is a fee for this). The will can be reviewed either in person or via Zoom.

When you leave our website, you can check the separate privacy policies of FreeWill Ireland and Last Will on their websites.

Frequently asked questions

What do I need to consider when using the Free Will Service?

You can find information before starting your Will at this link.

Along with your voucher code, we will also send you a guidance document to help you prepare. 

Do I have to leave a gift in my Will to this Charity to use this FreeWill service?

No. Your Will is your business so it’s entirely up to you whether you choose to leave us a gift or not.

If I leave a gift to Friends of the Earth in my Will, do I need to let you know?

We won’t know you have left a gift unless you give permission to inform us (there is a tick box option in the will) – or until the time comes for your Will to be read. Whatever option you choose, we always love to hear from supporters so we can thank you for your gift and stay in touch.

What if I change my mind?

Including a gift to Friends of the Earth in your Will does not make it a binding commitment while you are still alive. You can change your mind and amend your Will again at any time.

I have a trusted solicitor. Can I use them to leave a gift to Friends of the Earth?

Yes, you can use your own solicitor to draw up your Will, although it’s unlikely to be free to do so. Simply tell them you want to include a gift (residuary or cash) to Friends of the Earth in your Will and they will arrange it for you. Once completed, we would be grateful if you could let us know so that we can thank you but you are under no obligation to do so. If you have already written a Will and would like to leave a gift, you can create a codicil with your solicitor, which simply allows you to update part of your Will.

Please contact Claudia for more information by email to legacy@foe.ie or phone +353 1 6394652

Thank you for considering Friends of the Earth for a gift in your Will. Your support will make a hugely positive impact for generations to come.

For more inofrmtaion on legacy giving with Friends of the Earth, click here.