Remember a Charity in your Will Week 2016

Once again we are showing our support for ‘Remember a Charity in your Will Week’ from Monday 12th to Sunday 18th September 2016.

The week, organised by Remember A Charity, aims to increase awareness of the importance of charitable legacies, and encourage more people to think about charitable giving in Wills. Whilst the decision of where, and indeed who, your money, assets and estate go to after your passing is yours, many people do not even consider charitable organisations. Many think of their spouse and children or grandchildren first, then close family and friends. Leaving something to anyone outside that close circle is rare, and certainly leaving anything to an charity doesn’t enter many people’s minds.

‘Remember A Charity in your Will Week’ serves to counter that. Participating solicitors offer a gentle reminder about the benefits of leaving something to a charity or voluntary organisation that is close to your heart. Whether it’s a national (or international) or local, independent charity, any contribution you wish to make after your death, big or small, can be arranged. Cancer and other illness or medical charities are popular, including hospices, mental health and drug and alcohol related charities. Animal, children, homelessness, domestic abuse charities are also common but the decision is yours.

The gift of charitable legacies is a vital financial source for many voluntary organisation and a life-blood to those accessing the charity’s services.

If you feel you would like to include a charity in your Will please speak to our Will writing solicitors Oldham. Whether you are creating a new Will or wish to amend an existing one our friendly and experienced team can help you. Please call us on 0161 624 6811.

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Rachel Damianou

Rachel is an accredited member of the Society of Trust & Estate Practitioners, and joined the firm as a trainee in 1991. She initially worked within our Litigation Department where she gained considerable experience in dealing with contentious matters such as disputes over Wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney. As well as preparing the aforementioned, she deals with Estate Administration and Court of Protection orders.