Information for solicitors
Partner with us: Support from solicitors
Our Honoured Friend solicitors kindly donate their time to help individuals prepare simple Wills, with proceeds supporting our work. In turn, we refer individuals seeking legal advice to these trusted professionals. We also welcome pro bono support and other collaborative opportunities.
Making a difference with The Salvation Army as a solicitor
For over 20 years, volunteer solicitors have helped deliver The Salvation Army’s Community Wills Days — supporting Australians while strengthening their own community ties. Just half a day of your time each year can make a lasting difference. Join our network of legal volunteers and be part of something meaningful.
Volunteer your legal expertise
If you're a solicitor interested in partnering with The Salvation Army or supporting our Community Wills Days, we'd love to hear from you.
Please complete the form below or get in touch with our Gift in Wills team directly:
“The Wills Days provide a way for me to use my legal skills to give back to the community by providing simple Wills to the public and helping the Salvos raise funds to support the great work they do in our local communities.” – Max Williams Special Counsel | Accredited Specialist, Wills and Estates Law, HWL Ebsworth Lawyers
Suggested wording for solicitors
If your client wishes to include a gift to The Salvation Army in their Will, we recommend using the following sample wording as a guide. This helps ensure the gift is directed appropriately and reflects your client’s intentions clearly.
I [insert name here] bequeath to The Salvation Army [name of state or territory] Property Trust for its general purposes [or name a specific purpose*] [Choose the appropriate option from the list below]:
- the whole of my estate
- [insert number] percentage of my estate
- the residue of my estate
free from all duties, and the receipt of the Financial Secretary or other authorised officer of The Salvation Army at the time of my death, shall be full and sufficient discharge for my Executor(s).
You can also download our suggested Will wording.