Resident across Bucks are being encouraged to put their affairs in order next month - and make a donation to a worthwhile cause while they do so.

Ten solicitors from across the area, including Fulton Robertson in Hill Avenue, Amersham, are participating in The Hospice of St Francis’ Make a Will Month 2015.

They will be offering their standard Will writing service for free, or for a reduced fee, in return for a donation to The Hospice of St Francis.

The hospice provides free care for people facing life-shortening illness across Bucks and Herts and relies on voluntary donations for 80per cent of its £4.7m a year running costs.

Michelle Holm, from Fulton Robertson, which represents clients in Amersham, Chesham and Chalfont St Peter, said: "More than two-thirds of people in the UK don't have a Will - despite the obvious advantages of making one, it’s one of those things people tend to put off.

"But many of our Will clients are pleasantly surprised to find that it’s not the sad, somber affair they’d envisaged, but a wonderful opportunity to decide who’ll benefit from their estate when they no longer can, ensure that a person they trust takes over the running and winding up of their affairs and that their estate is shared out according to their wishes.

"I know of so many people who have benefitted from The Hospice’s care and without exception, they all say what a wonderful, supportive place it is - not only for patients but for families and carers.

"So we are delighted to be able to support such a worthy cause and hope others will take advantage of Make a Will Month in March to get their affairs in order and do the same."

Last year 39 people took advantage of Make a Will month to make their Wills and the Hospice received £5,650 in donations.

Kate Rogers, Trust and Major Income manager at the Hospice adds, "Make a Will month encourages people to make a Will in return for a donation to the Hospice. It’s not about leaving all your money to us but, of course, any gift to help fund our work is a lovely way of helping others from your local community in the future."

To book an appointment with Fulton Robertson in Amersham, please call 01494 722326. For further information please visit : www.stfrancis.org.uk/MAW