National Free Wills Network
The Royal Literary Fund is part of the National Free Wills Network, allowing you to have a Will written or updated for free by a participating solicitor in your local area.
If you are an author interested in leaving all or part of your literary estate to benefit future writers, please contact us directly.
Write your Will for free
Whether you are writing a new Will or updating an existing one, using a professional Will writer through the National Free Wills Network to create a simple Will ensures that important details are current, the money you’re gifting is used the way you intended and left to the people and causes you care about.
Leaving a legacy to the RLF is optional, but we welcome those who do and are extremely grateful to anyone who considers leaving a gift in their Will. These thoughtful and generous legacies allow us to sustain—and expand—our programmes and vital support for the next generation of writers.
All you need to do is:
- Fill in our enquiry form to let us know you’d like to use the National Free Wills Network.
- We will refer you to the Network, and a pack will be sent directly to you containing a list of your local participating solicitors and a form.
- Contact your chosen solicitor to arrange an appointment, either online or in person. Take along your completed form and have your simple will written for free.
For a more complex Will, solicitors will discuss any potential costs with you so that you won’t end up with an unexpected bill.
Frequently Asked Questions
It’s a trusted scheme that connects the Royal Literary Fund supporters with qualified solicitors who will write or update a simple Will at no cost.
You can now choose either a traditional face-to-face appointment or a fully remote appointment, making the service even more accessible and flexible.
Anyone who supports the Royal Literary Fund can take advantage of the service. It’s a simple and thoughtful way to plan for the future.
No — there is no obligation whatsoever. But we hope you’ll consider leaving a gift to the RLF to help ensure our vital work helps future generations of writers who shape our culture and inspire through the power of literature.
Absolutely. Every Will is written by a qualified and regulated solicitor. Whether you meet remotely or in person, you’ll receive expert advice and a legally valid Will.
Once you register your interest, the National Free Wills Network will send you a pack with a list of participating solicitors and a form to help administer the service. You simply choose the solicitor you prefer and arrange your appointment directly with them.
The cost of writing a simple Will is covered, this is sufficient for 9 out 10 people. If your Will is more complicated and additional work is required, your chosen solicitor will explain any additional costs clearly before proceeding.