A SOLICITORS firm in Okehampton is offering readers an opportunity to put their affairs in order, protect their loved ones' future and give to charity at the same time.

In November, for Will Aid's Make a Will Month, Stones in Fore Street is offering to draw up basic wills without charging its normal fee. Instead, the firm hopes that will-makers will make a donation to the Will Aid charities.

With the suggested donation levels at £75 for a single will, £110 for a pair of matching or 'mirror' wills or £40 for a change to an existing will (codicil), there has never been a better time to get an affordable will and help charities.

If there is no will or a will cannot be found, then the deceased's estate is distributed according to the rules of intestacy.

This may not produce the outcome the deceased would have expected. Even husbands, wives, civil partners and surviving unmarried partners and any children may face months of dispute, legal wrangles and financial hardship.

Will Aid supports nine of the UK's leading charities — ActionAid, British Red Cross, Christian Aid, Age UK, NSPCC, Save the Children UK, Sightsavers, SCIAF (Scotland) and Trocaire (N. Ireland).

To make a will during Will Aid, contact Stones on 01837 650200 or visit the solicitors at 21 Fore Street, Okehampton. Will Aid solicitors get very busy in November so make sure to book an appointment as soon as possible.