Salvos hold Wills Day

The Salvation Army will help people prepare their wills on a special Wills Day.

The Salvos will provide the service at The Salvation Army Umina Corps, 9 Sydney Ave, Umina on Tuesday, October 19.

Members of the public will have an opportunity to have simple wills drawn up by volunteer solicitors in return for a donation of $30 or more to the Salvos.

Solicitors participating in Wills Day include Ms Mary Butcher and Mr John Webster from Webster & Co in Umina, Ms Joy Alleyne from Alleyne & Co. Solicitors in Woy Woy and Mr Terry O'Conner from O'Connor & Co at Ettalong Beach.

The Will Day has been initiated by The Salvation Army in an attempt to relieve some of the confusion and anxiety associated with making wills, while raising funds for their work with the needy.

The Army's regional public relations director Mr Rodney Dibley said it was important to have a will written.

"Making a will is a must. It's your opportunity to have the last say about what you want done with your possessions after you've gone.

"A will ensures that your loved ones are looked after without any legal hassles."

For those who have already made a will, changes or additions may be made on the day.

"People really need to consider and possibly amend their will at every life stage, if they enter into marriage, buy a home, have children, or take on a new job," Mr Dibley said.

Funds raised will help support The Salvation Army's ongoing work on the Peninsula.

Bookings must be made by phoning the project coordinator on 4344 1965 Monday to Friday between 11am and 3pm.

Press release, September 23 Rodney Dibley, The Salvation Army