Around £155,000 has been generated for Marie Curie Scotland through generous legacies and donations from people in the community during the five years of the scheme so far, with Scullion LAW providing more than 700 free wills for elderly people across the country during that period.

With the current circumstances only sharpening the focus on the importance of forward planning and being protected, Scullion LAW has fully committed to the scheme for another year and hopes to take the number of free wills provided to 1,000 during this year’s campaign.

Gordon Lennox, senior private client solicitor for Scullion LAW, said: “We are delighted to confirm that the Scullion LAW FREE Will scheme in aid of Marie Curie is now once again available to everyone in the community aged 55 and over. We provide this service quite simply because we care.

“The way of the world right now is of huge concern to us all so if we can help provide some positivity and peace of mind to those using the service, then there is no work we can do that carries greater community value. We are committed to the community.

“The bonus of this campaign, of course, the big bonus is the positive financial impact this has on Marie Curie Scotland with monies generated through donations and legacies providing a lifechanging impact for those who really do need it most, allowing the nurses to continue providing vital care at home for those who need it and support to families.”

Mr Lennox added: “To allow us to continue providing all our usual legal services including our FREE Will scheme, we have taken the necessary precautions to ensure the health and wellbeing of our staff and clients remains a priority. As such we are taking appointments over the phone, and also via Facetime and Skype until further notice. An online ‘make a will questionnaire’ is also available to download from the Scullion LAW website in the comfort of your home.”

Nigel Gorvett, head of legacies at Marie Curie, said: “We would like to take this opportunity to thank Scullion LAW and everyone in the community for helping us to raise such as substantial amount of future income for the charity to provide hands-on care and support to people and families suffering from a terminal illness. This amount is really outstanding and we can’t thank Scullion LAW enough for the support offered to Marie Curie both inside and outside of work via fundraising and this FREE Will scheme.”

The Scullion LAW FREE Will scheme is available to everyone in Scotland aged 55 or over and Scullion LAW. If two people reside at the same address and wish to make a will then only one person needs to be over 55 to qualify. We will be delighted to hear from anyone eligible – just call Scullion LAW on 0141 374 2121.