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The decision to leave a gift in your Will starts with your heart. But it doesn’t stop there. New advances in technology, big data and artificial intelligence mean that your gift could help fund some of the world’s most innovative research. Thanks to these advances, BHF-funded researchers are better placed than
Jun 5, 2024 · Write or update your Will for free. Create or update your Will for free online, by phone, or in person with a solicitor, using one of our partners. Why leave a gift in your Will. Gifts in Wills contribute to over half of BHF-funded research. These generous donations help keep families together for longer.
- Understand The Value of Your Estate
- Types of Gifts You Can Leave in Your Will
- If You’Re Leaving A Gift to British Heart Foundation
- Choosing An Executor
- Understanding Key Terms
Before you make your Will, consider what your net estate may be worth when you die. Then decide what proportion of that you would like to leave to your chosen beneficiary or beneficiaries.
You can leave the following gifts in your Will: 1. A percentage or share of your estate.For example, you could leave 10% of your total wealth, or you might choose to leave one-fifth of your total wealth. This is known as a residuary gift. 2. A lump sum (single payment of money).For example, you might choose to leave a fixed amount of money, such as...
Thank you for deciding to leave a gift in your Will to British Heart Foundation. To make sure we receive your gift, you’ll need to include our charity name in full. You can give your solicitor or Will writer the following details:
An executor is someone you appoint to carry out the instructions in your Will. This person can be a friend, relative, solicitor, or bank. While it might be a tough conversation, we recommend that you ask the person if they are willing to take on this role. You do not need to share the entire contents of your Will with them, but it can be helpful to...
Some language related to Wills can be quite technical. We've put together an A-Z of common terms around Wills to help you understand. Read our glossary of terms. If you still have questions and need help with a Will, please email our Legacies team at legaciesadmin@bhf.org.uk. We’re here to support you.
A gift to charity is free from inheritance tax and if you leave more than 10% of your net estate* to charity then the total amount of inheritance tax you pay reduces from 40% to 36%. * Visit gov.uk for more information.
Which charity should I leave a gift to? It is completely up to you! There are over 160,000 registered charities in the UK, ranging from the large and well-known ones, to smaller local or community-based charities.
Oct 7, 2023 · “The decision to leave a gift in my Will to British Heart Foundation means more than ever now, it’s a way of remembering them both – and making the future brighter.” “British Heart Foundation have...
Lots of people worry about Inheritance Tax (IHT) but the good news is that leaving a gift to charity in your Will can help to reduce the tax burden on your estate. UK-registered charities are exempt from IHT, so a gift to charity in your Will doesn’t count towards the nil rate band; reducing the taxable value of your estate.
