Wills day for Red Cross

The Australian Red Cross in conjunction with Peninsula Law will be holding a Wills Day on Friday, November 30.

Peninsula Law will prepare or update a standard will for a fully tax deductible donation of $60 to the Australian Red Cross.

For a couple the donation is $90.

Australian Red Cross public relations coordinator Ms Amber Edwards said that making a will was not only essential but surprisingly inexpensive and simple.

"It is estimated that 50 percent of Australians pass away without a will," Ms Edwards said.

"Your will is the only way you can guarantee that your estate will be distributed the way you want it to be and that your loved ones will be financially secure.

"In the event that you don't leave a will, your possessions will be allocated by solicitors to surviving family or in the event of no family, to the State."

Peninsula Law is one of five law firms on the Central Coast taking part in the Australian Red Cross Wills Day.

"The donation of time by these firms will enable Australian Red Cross to put the maximum amount of funds into their essential work in Australia and overseas and allow you to continue to be part of the world's largest humanitarian network," Ms Edwards said.

For more information on registering for the Australian Red Cross Wills Day, or for a free guide on wills and bequests, call Amber Edwards from Australian Red Cross on 4324 3411.

Press release, 20 Nov 2007 Australian Red Cross