Leave a legacy: give eternal blessings

Legacies are a very important source of income to charities. It enables the individual's giving to last beyond their lifetime and can often give truly vital gifts to a ministry.

Jesus taught us that our life "does not consist of the abundance of our possessions" and that we should not become too anxious about the future. But He also praised wise stewards and those who put their trust in God and looked ahead.

What's stopping you?

• For many the barrier is simply making a will. This ensures however that when you die it is your wishes that are carried out, rather than the government's arbitrary official rules. Using a solicitor, most simple Wills should cost less than £100 to draw up. Seeing a specialist probate professional is preferable. A cheaper alternative is to use www.thewillsite.co.uk, a very easy to use online site, based on the expertise of a large firm of solicitors and a bank.

• For others, they feel they have nothing to give. But often the value of people's estates is far more than they realise. While cash may be scarce in life – accumulated resources can be worth a significant amount.

• Others fear their family may lose out. Giving a percentage is one way to ensure that gifts are well distributed, a specific sum is another option.

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Remember ...

Any gifts to a charity are exempt from inheritance tax, so by leaving a legacy to charity you can prevent that money going to the government instead.

More information

Legacy information on Inland Revenue website

Remember a Charity website

www.thewillsite.co.uk