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How to remember The Kambia Appeal in your will
There are tax benefits in leaving gifts to charities.
If you would like to include The Kambia Appeal in your
will, you simply need to instruct your solicitor with the amount,
our name, charity number (1014034) and our address.
Advice on making a Will
Why should I make a Will?
Making a Will gives you the reassurance of knowing where your
property will go, who will benefit from your legacy, and what
arrangements will be made after your death. It allows you to
provide for your loved ones, and also means that if you want
to leave some money for a special purpose - such as helping
The Kambia Appeal - you can do so without any arguments
over what you would have wanted. Remember that whatever you
choose to give to charity will be tax-free.
When should I make a Will?
You should contact a solicitor about making your Will as soon
as possible and review it regularly to check that it still reflects
your wishes. If you wish to make a small change to it, your
solicitor can add a 'codicil' to your Will. A major change will
require a new Will to be drawn up.
How do I find a solicitor?
If you don't already have a solicitor, ask friends for a recommendation
or look in the Yellow Pages or on the Internet. Always ask a
solicitor to quote a price before deciding to use their services.
How much does it cost?
A straightforward Will should be relatively inexpensive -
the more you can prepare in advance, the less time you will
need to spend with your solicitor, which may save your money.
If you are over 70, or disabled, or the parent of a disabled
person who is to benefit in your Will, you may qualify for financial
help under the legal help scheme - your local Citizens Advice
Bureau can explain in more detail.
What would happen if I didn't make a Will?
If you die without making a Will, your estate (the term used
to describe your assets) will be divided among any next of kin
according to an established legal formula. The people who you
would like to have benefited may not receive anything. If you
have no next of kin, all that you have worked for will go to
the State.
Click here for more information about how to remember a charity
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