Can I write a will with my partner? Expand Yes. Both Farewill and the National Free Wills Network offer couple's Wills; two, completely separate Wills, which give you the freedom to mirror your wishes where you like and you’ll be able to keep some differences too.
Why should I make a Will? Expand Making a Will is the only way you can be sure your wishes will be followed after you die. If you do not have a Will, it can cause additional complications and distress for your family and friends at an already difficult time.
What if I already have a Will? Expand It is good to review it from time to time to make sure it’s still current, especially if there have been any births, deaths, marriages or divorces in your family. A solicitor from the National Free Wills Network will be able to make any amends to an existing will and add in a gift to your chosen charity.
Who pays for the free Will? Expand Child Bereavement UK will pay a discounted rate for a simple individual or mirror Will. If you require anything more than this, for example you have multiple properties or a complicated family, you may need to pay for additional work. Speak to your chosen Will provider for more information.
What information about Child Bereavement UK will I need to give to my Will provider? Expand Your Will provider will need the following information: Registered Charity Number in England and Wales: 1061359 and Scotland: SCO41140 Registered address: Child Bereavement UK, Conway House, 31-33 Worcester Street, Gloucester GL1 3AJ Your provider will also discuss with you what type of legacy you wish to leave to charity.
What different types of gift can I leave? Expand A specific gift is a possession or item such as jewellery, property or shares. A pecuniary gift is a financial donation of a fixed amount. However, because of inflation, these are liable to depreciate during the course of your lifetime. That’s why some people may prefer to leave a residuary gift. A residuary gift is all or part of what is left of your estate once your other wishes have been carried out.
How will Child Bereavement UK spend my legacy? Expand We would kindly ask that you please consider an unrestricted gift towards our charitable work. This will mean that we can make sure your legacy is used most effectively, spending it wherever the need is greatest at the time. However, if there is a specific area of our work you would like your gift to support, please contact us and we’ll be happy to discuss it with you.
What about inheritance tax? Expand In most cases, your gift to Child Bereavement UK will be exempt from inheritance tax. Your Will provider will explain how to make your Will as tax efficient as possible. They can also outline the rules that reduce the rate of inheritance tax for people who leave at least 10% of their estate to charity.
Should I let you know I’ve included Child Bereavement UK in my Will? Expand You do not have to tell us anything. If you use one of our Will providers, Farewill or the National Free Wills Network and choose to leave a gift to Child Bereavement UK, we will be notified. If you use your own solicitor and choose to leave a gift to Child Bereavement UK, we’d love to hear from you, you can email [email protected]. If you are also willing to tell us what has motivated you to support our work in this way, your story could be a real inspiration to others.
Do I have to leave a gift to the charity if I use the service? Expand We’re always grateful to anyone who chooses to leave a gift in their Will, but it’s entirely your choice. If you do choose to leave a gift to Child Bereavement UK you will be providing support to families to rebuild their lives when a child grieves, or when a child dies.