69 per cent of adults in the East Midlands don't have an up-to-date Will

Almost seven out of 10 of adults in the East Midlands risk leaving loved ones without clear instructions about their final wishes, new research has revealed.

A new poll commissioned by charity Will-writing campaign Will Aid has found 69 per cent of adults in the East Midlands either do not have a Will or admit the one they have is out of date.

The research, released to mark the opening of appointments for the Will Aid 2026 campaign, found 60 per cent of people in the region have never made a Will, while a further 9 per cent admit their existing Will no longer reflects their current circumstances or wishes.

Peter de Vena Franks, Campaign Director at Will Aid, said: “A Will is about far more than the value of the money or property you leave behind. It is about making your wishes clear, protecting the people you care about and making incredibly difficult decisions easier for those you love at what will already be a distressing time.

“Without a valid Will, you lose the opportunity to make many of those decisions yourself.”

To find a participating Will Aid solicitor and book an appointment, or for more information about Will Aid, visit willaid.org.uk