Free Wills Month Liverpool 2026: How to Find a Solicitor (and What to Do If You Can’t) - My Local Will Writer

Liverpool is a confirmed participating area for Free Wills Month March 2026. If you’re 55 or over, you can have a simple will written free of charge by a local solicitor during the campaign, which opens on 2 March.

The catch is that appointments are limited and they go quickly, particularly in central and south Liverpool postcodes where demand is highest. By the second week of March, many firms have already closed their books.

Here’s how to find a solicitor in Liverpool, what the scheme covers, and what to do if it doesn’t work out. If you’re anywhere on Merseyside, it’s also worth knowing that the Wirral is listed as a separate participating area this March. That gives you options on both sides of the river.

How Free Wills Month Works in Liverpool

Once the campaign opens on 2 March, go to freewillsmonth.org.uk and enter your postcode. The site shows participating solicitors in the Liverpool area with their name, address and contact details. Pick one that works for you and call them directly, letting them know you’d like to book through Free Wills Month.

A few things to know before you search:

• Coverage across L postcodes can be patchy. Some parts of Liverpool will have several participating firms; others may show nothing at all.
• Most appointments are face-to-face at the solicitor’s office. Some firms offer phone or video. Worth asking when you call.
• There’s no waitlist. Slots are first-come, first-served. The campaign runs all month. The appointments rarely do.
• If your nearest firm is full, try widening your search before giving up. You’re not restricted to your exact postcode.

The Age Requirement and Other Rules to Know

You need to be 55 or over. If you’re a couple, only one of you has to meet the age requirement for both to qualify.

Your will also needs to be “simple” by the scheme’s definition. That means no trusts, no business assets, no overseas property, and no complex family arrangements. The solicitor assesses this at the appointment, and if your situation is too involved, they’ll let you know. You’re not committed to anything at that point.

Liverpool actually has one of the higher proportions of over-55 residents among major English cities, which means more people here will qualify for the scheme than in younger cities like Leeds or Manchester. But it also means more competition for the same limited slots.

If the age requirement rules you out, or if your estate is more complex than the scheme covers, you don’t need to wait for the next campaign. There’s a faster option with no age limit and no restrictions on complexity.

Will There Be Enough Appointments in Liverpool?

Honestly, it depends where you are and how quickly you act. Liverpool is a major city and demand is real. Some L postcodes will have multiple participating firms; others will have limited or no coverage.

The first week of March is when most slots are taken. If you’re planning to use the scheme, don’t wait.

Here’s something a lot of Merseyside searches miss though. The Wirral is listed as a separate participating area for March 2026. That’s not a footnote. For many Liverpool residents, Wirral solicitors are easily accessible via the Mersey tunnel or the ferry, and they may have different availability from firms in the city itself.

If you’re in north Liverpool, Bootle or the Sefton area, it may be less practical. But if you’re in south Liverpool, Garston, Speke or anywhere near the river, a Wirral firm could be closer than one in the city centre. Try entering both L and CH postcodes on freewillsmonth.org.uk to see what’s available on each side.

What If You Can’t Get an Appointment?

If Liverpool and the Wirral are both full, or if you don’t qualify for the scheme, don’t let that be the reason it stays on your to-do list. Liverpool has historically had some of the lowest rates of will ownership in the country. Getting one sorted, however you do it, matters.

If the appointment route doesn’t work out, there is a simpler alternative. My Local Will Writer lets you start your will online in about 15 to 20 minutes. No age limit, no campaign window, no need to travel. It works from anywhere on Merseyside and every will is solicitor-checked.

Try the Wirral. If you haven’t already, check CH postcodes on freewillsmonth.org.uk. It’s a separate participating area with its own firms. Don’t assume Liverpool being full means Merseyside is out of options.

Try a different free scheme. Octopus Legacy runs a similar programme in February to March and September to October, covers all ages, and works online through 150+ partner charities. The National Free Wills Network also operates year-round. Both are legitimate alternatives.

Ready to get it sorted? Start your will online here.

When Free Wills Month Is Still the Right Choice in Liverpool

The scheme genuinely works for the right person. If you’re 55 or over, your estate is straightforward, and you’re comfortable with a face-to-face appointment, it’s a good option. Especially if you can act in the first few days of the campaign.

Check freewillsmonth.org.uk from 2 March for participating firms in Liverpool and the Wirral. If you qualify, use it.

If you don’t, or if you’d rather not wait, you can get your will done today.

Getting a will sorted matters more than how you do it. Whether you use Free Wills Month in Liverpool, check the Wirral, or go online, the important thing is that it’s done. More than half of UK adults still don’t have a will in place. Don’t let yours slip down the list again.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Liverpool taking part in Free Wills Month 2026?

Yes. Liverpool is a confirmed participating area for the March 2026 campaign, which opens on 2 March. Enter your L postcode on freewillsmonth.org.uk to find participating solicitors.

How do I find a Free Wills Month solicitor in Liverpool?

Once the campaign opens, visit freewillsmonth.org.uk, enter your postcode, and call a participating solicitor directly to book. Mention Free Wills Month when you call.

What if I’m under 55? Can I still get a free will in Liverpool?

Not through Free Wills Month, which requires you to be 55 or over. But you can make a will online with My Local Will Writer at any age, or try the Octopus Legacy scheme which has no age restriction.

Are there Free Wills Month solicitors on the Wirral?

Yes. The Wirral is listed as a separate participating area for March 2026. Try entering CH postcodes on freewillsmonth.org.uk to see available firms.

What if all Free Wills Month slots in Liverpool are full?

Try Wirral postcodes, which are a separate participating area. If those are also full, you can make your will online with My Local Will Writer with no campaign window or age limit.

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