ACCORDING to statistics more than two thirds of people don’t have a Will.

Even if you do, there’s a big possibility that it hasn’t kept pace with your life-changes.

In April and with thanks to many local solicitors firms who will be giving their time for free, Cobalt is running their annual Make a Will Month.

In return for a suggested, minimum donation of £95 for a single Will, £140 for a couple’s mirror Will or £40 for a Codicil, you can gain peace of mind by putting your affairs in order.

Based in Cheltenham, Cobalt scans over 24,000 patients each year from across the Three Counties and beyond.

You may have been to their Imaging Centre yourself?

But if not, you will probably know someone who has.

They raise money to improve medical imaging services, primarily cancer and dementia imaging services, and they make cutting edge diagnostic imaging equipment accessible to people when they need it most.

Zena Giles Legacy Officer at the charity says “Chances are that making a Will or updating the one you already have is still on your ‘to do’ list. Make a Will Month is a great opportunity to tick this off. We have the support of several respected solicitors across the area so you will be able to make an appointment quite close to home or work and support a local charity, Cobalt.

With an up to date Will in place, your wishes known and affairs in order, you can get on with enjoying life with peace of mind. It’s great to know too, that you are helping Cobalt. The donations we receive from this year’s Will Month will be put towards our important services for local people with cancer, dementia and other life-limiting conditions. Those you love will be your first priority of course but should you consider going that step further to include Cobalt in your Will, you could touch the lives of thousands of local people in years to come."

If you would like a Make a Will pack or more information, please get in touch on 01242 535922 or email zenawillhelp@cobalthealth.co.uk.”

One of Cobalt’s four partner solicitors in Cheltenham is Willans LLP. Simon Cook, partner in the firm strongly recommends people prepare a Will with a solicitor so that in the event of their death, they provide for the loved ones that they want and need to support.

He says “Although there is absolutely no requirement to do so, some clients choose to leave a gift to charity in their Will. This can not only give you profound satisfaction in knowing that your support will live on into the future, but it can also help reduce inheritance tax on your estate.”