Legacy giving is a vital source of funding for the ISPCC. We are so thankful to everyone who remembers ISPCC in their will, no matter how small the donation.
To discuss a potential legacy donation, or get more information, please contact Julie on 1850 50 40 50 or
email
How to make a will
Despite popular belief, it is actually quite easy, inexpensive and straight forward.
Here are some tips:
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Find a solicitor - if you don't already use a solicitor, ask friends and family for a referral or consult your local listings.
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Make a list of all your assets and their approximate value i.e. property, car, savings, insurance policies etc.
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Make a list of all your liabilities i.e. mortgage, other loans, overdraft, credit cards etc.
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Consider who you would like to look after your financial affairs (your executors) and agree this with the appointed person(s).
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Consider how you would like your assets divided, bearing in mind your obligations to people who are close to you.
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Visit your solicitor to discuss your plans and to allow him/her to prepare your will. S/he should advise you in terms of the tax implications of leaving legacies to family, friends or charities.
If you would like to include a gift to the ISPCC, your solicitor will write this into your will.
Types of legacies
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Pecuniary: A gift of a specific amount of money.
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Residuary: A share of the rest of your assets that you have not already given away.
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Specific: A gift of a specific item.
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A Codicil: If you have already made a will and you wish to give a gift to the ISPCC, you will need to prepare a new will, or ask your solicitor to add a codicil (addition) in a similar way to the original will. A codicil needs to be witnessed and signed in the same way as the original will, and should be kept in the same place as the original will.
