Free Wills Month Brighton 2026: How to Find a Solicitor (and What to Do If You Can’t) - My Local Will Writer
Brighton and Hove is one of the participating areas for Free Wills Month Brighton 2026. If you’re 55 or over, you can have a simple will written free of charge by a local solicitor during the campaign. Appointments are limited and tend to fill quickly. Here’s how it works locally, what the limitations are, and what your options look like if the scheme doesn’t fit your situation.
How Free Wills Month Works in Brighton
Brighton and Hove is a confirmed participating area for the March 2026 campaign. From 2 March, you can search for a free will solicitor in Brighton by entering your postcode on the Free Wills Month website. Firms are spread across Brighton and Hove, but coverage isn’t uniform across all BN postcodes, so it’s worth checking your exact area rather than assuming your nearest firm is taking part.
One thing that often catches people out: there’s no central booking system. You find a firm via the postcode search, then contact them directly to arrange an appointment, quoting Free Wills Month when you call. You’re working with that firm’s own diary, not a national booking system.
Most appointments are face-to-face at the solicitor’s office. Some firms offer phone or video, so it’s worth asking when you call.
For a full explanation of how the national scheme operates, see our Free Wills Month service page or our guide to how Free Wills Month works.
The Age Requirement and Other Rules to Know
This is often the point where people realise the scheme may not be right for them.
You need to be 55 or over to qualify. For couples making mirror wills, only one partner needs to meet the age requirement. The will also needs to be simple. Trusts, business interests, overseas assets, and complex instructions generally fall outside what the scheme covers. The solicitor makes the final call, and sometimes that only becomes clear once you’re at the appointment.
If any of this rules you out, you don’t need to wait for a campaign window or spend March refreshing postcode searches. There are other ways to get your will sorted.
Will There Be Enough Appointments in Brighton?
Brighton and Hove has a combined population of around 280,000. It’s one of the larger urban areas taking part in the campaign, and demand for appointments is real. Slots in the first week of March are typically the first to go.
The number of participating firms varies year to year, and some BN postcodes will have better coverage than others. If you’re planning to use the scheme, don’t leave it until mid-March.
If you’re searching for Free Wills Month near me and Brighton slots are gone, it’s worth checking the wider East Sussex area too. Firms in Lewes, Worthing, and Eastbourne sometimes have more availability than firms in central Brighton, and the same postcode search covers all of them.
What If You Can’t Get an Appointment in Brighton?
If Free Wills Month slots are full, or the scheme doesn’t fit your situation, there are two options worth knowing about.
The first is to start your will online with My Local Will Writer. Free will writing in Brighton through the March campaign is useful if you qualify, but it’s not the only route. Our service has no age restriction, no campaign window, and no need to travel. The process takes about 15 to 20 minutes and can be done from home, your will is checked by a solicitor, and it works whether you’re in Brighton, Hove, Portslade, or elsewhere in East Sussex. You can start your will online here.
The second is to widen your search. If your preferred Brighton solicitor is full, nearby areas such as Lewes, Worthing, or Eastbourne may still have participating firms with appointments available, especially in the second half of March.
If getting your will done is the priority, and it should be, start your will online today and avoid the availability problem entirely.
When Free Wills Month Is Still the Right Choice in Brighton
The scheme works well for the right person. If you’re 55 or over, your estate is simple, and you’re happy to attend an in-person appointment, it’s a genuine option worth using.
Book in the first week of March for the best chance of a slot. Age UK Brighton and Hove is active in the area and may be promoting the campaign locally, so it’s worth checking their website for details on participating firms near you.
If that’s you, use it. If it’s not, our page on will writing in Brighton covers your options year-round.
Getting a will in place matters more than the route you use to do it. Whether you go through Free Wills Month or make your will online with My Local Will Writer, the important thing is that you have one. Start your will now and it takes less time than most people expect.
FAQ
Q: Is Brighton taking part in Free Wills Month 2026? Yes. Brighton and Hove is a confirmed participating area for Free Wills Month 2026 Brighton. The campaign runs throughout March. You can find participating local firms using the postcode search on the Free Wills Month website from 2 March.
Q: How do I find a Free Wills Month solicitor in Brighton? From 2 March, use the postcode search on the Free Wills Month website to find a free will solicitor in Brighton taking part in the campaign. Contact your chosen firm directly and quote Free Wills Month when you book.
Q: What if I’m under 55 — can I still get a free will in Brighton? Free Wills Month requires at least one person in a couple to be 55 or over. If you don’t meet the age requirement, My Local Will Writer offers free will writing in Brighton with no age restriction and no campaign window. You can start online here.
Q: Are there Free Wills Month solicitors in Hove or East Sussex? Hove is covered under the Brighton and Hove participating area. For the wider Free Wills Month East Sussex area, including Lewes, Worthing, and Eastbourne, check those postcodes on the Free Wills Month website, as nearby areas sometimes have more availability.
Q: What if all Free Wills Month slots in Brighton are full? If you can’t get a slot, My Local Will Writer is an alternative with no age limit and no campaign window. The process takes about 15 to 20 minutes and can be done from home. Start your will online here.