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Write or update your Will for free. See the support we’re offering this Free Wills Month if you’re looking to write or update your Will for free. Our free Will guide contains everything you need to know about writing your Will, and the impact leaving a gift to the BHF can have.
You can leave the following gifts in your Will: A percentage or share of your estate. For example, you could leave 10% or a fifth of your total wealth. This is known as a residuary gift. A lump sum. You might choose to leave a fixed amount of money, such as £100, £1,000 or £10,000. This is known as a pecuniary gift. Valuable items.
A legacy gift is the ultimate gift - it will safeguard the future of that charity's aims long after the supporter leaves it in their Will, and often will have an impact for years (and generations) after it's received. It's a long-term investment in your preferred charity's vision. Big or small, that's an amazing gift for any charity to receive!"
Your gift is an investment in science. Get an exclusive look into the latest breakthroughs and how gifts in Wills can make them a reality. Find out how to prepare before meeting a solicitor, how to write or update an existing Will and what to do once you’ve included us in your Will.
Reduce inheritance tax. 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.
Dec 9, 2020 · 1. Kindness. The most obvious reason for leaving a gift to charity is that you may feel that you want to give something back. Once your loved ones’ needs have been considered and you know you’ve left enough money to comfortably support those nearest to you, there’s no harm in gifting that little bit extra to a cause who could really do ...
We've put together a list of frequently asked questions for you to help you on your way to leaving a lasting legacy. We know that family and friends come first, so we’re incredibly grateful to everyone who feels able to leave such a special gift to us. Every legacy really does have the power to save or change lives.
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