Free Will service for alumni and supporters

We are delighted to offer Royal Holloway alumni and supporters a free Will service with Octopus Legacy. If you live in England or Wales, you can write your Will online today. It is completely free and takes about 15-20 minutes to complete.

Once submitted, the online Will will be checked by Octopus Legacy's legal experts. It then needs to be printed and signed by you and two witnesses. You may choose to include a donation to Royal Holloway in your Will, but there is no obligation to do so if you wish to use the service.

Use the coupon code RHwill at check-out

Please note: Octopus Legacy is a third party. By clicking on the Octopus Legacy website link, you will be leaving the Royal Holloway website and will be governed by Octopus Legacy’s privacy and cookies policy. For information about how Royal Holloway and Bedford New College uses your personal data, and your rights, please see our Alumni Privacy Notice.

If you have any questions that are not covered by the below, please contact us at philanthropy@royalholloway.ac.uk

How does writing an online Will work?

Once you input your details and intentions, your online Will is created by Octopus Legacy’s solicitor-approved system. The Will is then checked by their expert team and returned to you with instructions on how to sign it properly.

Is my online Will really free?

Using the coupon code RHwill enables you to create your Will free of charge. Many of our supporters choose to leave a donation in their Will to Royal Holloway. However, there is no obligation to do so if you wish to use this service.

If you need to change or amend your online Will, Octopus Legacy offers free unlimited changes as part of their annual subscription service. This is free for the first year and then £10 per year afterwards. You can opt out at any time and this is all explained when you come to complete your Will. You will not be charged when you complete your Will.

What information do I need in order to include a donation to Royal Holloway and Bedford New College?

Royal Holloway and Bedford New College

University of London, Egham Hill, Egham, Surrey, TW20 0EX

Charity Number: XN69536

I already have a Will, but it is out of date, can I use this service to update it?

If your Will needs updating, you can re-write it online with a new Will to ensure it is up-to-date and current.

If you would prefer to amend your current Will, you can call the Octopus Legacy team on 0800 773 4014 and they will be able to arrange an appointment for you to make any amendments over the phone or in person with one of their solicitors.

Does Octopus Legacy share my Will with Royal Holloway?

No, Royal Holloway will not receive a copy of your Will, nor will we be informed of its contents. We will only be informed of any donation to Royal Holloway if you give your consent to share it with us.

You will be asked at the end of the process whether you are happy to share your name, email and address with Royal Holloway. If you are, we will be in touch to thank you for your gift.