While we are responding to the needs of people today, we also need to be confident that the needs of future generations will also be addressed. You can help secure future care by mentioning Arthur Rank Hospice Charity in your Will.
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Making a Will is a positive step; it gives an opportunity to provide for those who are important to you and to recognise them with specific bequests. A Will gives you complete peace of mind. It is the only guaranteed way to make sure your exact wishes are carried out in the future. It gives an opportunity to provide for those who are important to you and recognise them with specific bequests.
Having provided for family and friends, making a Will is also a good opportunity to make a tax free donation to your favourite charity.
By leaving a gift to Arthur Rank Hospice Charity, you will be helping to ensure that the specialist care and support we offer to families and their loved ones is available to future genrations.
For help and advice on how to leave a donation in your Will, it might be easier to use a solicitor will help you. We have however provided some information for you to consider before you engage with a solicitor:
There are 3 basic sorts of gift you can make:
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A pecuniary legacy - a set sum of money which you can leave to either individuals or charities.
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A specific gift of a particular item or some property which you can leave to an individual or to a charity.
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A gift of residue is what is left of your estate once your pecuniary legacies and specific gifts are made, and all tax, funeral and administration costs have been paid.
A codicil is the simplest way of altering an existing Will. Again, this should be prepared by a solicitor and witnessed just like the Will itself to ensure that it is correct and your wishes are fully carried out.
You will need to sign the Will and have it witnessed by two people who will not benefit from it. You then need to keep the Will in a safe place or perhaps at your solicitor's office. You may like to review your Will on a regular basis and certainly should do so if there are any changes in your circumstances - for example if you marry, get divorced or have children or grandchildren.
If you would like some information on making or changing your Will, or some suggested wording please contact us
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