Your most important questions answered
- What is a Will?
- Why should I make a Will?
- When should I make a Will?
- Do I need a solicitor to draw up my Will?
- How much does it cost to make a Will?
- What is a legacy?
- Can I say how I would like United Response to spend my money?
- Do I need to tell United Response that I’ve included them in my Will?
What is a Will?
A Will is a legally binding written document that specifies what happens to a person’s belongings once they have died.
Why should I make a Will?
Although no one likes to think about death, if you die without making a Will, all or part of your possessions may go to the taxman – not necessarily to your partner or next of kin.
When should I make a Will?
No matter who you are or what stage of your life you are in, it is important that you make a Will. Whether you are married or not, by making a Will now and reviewing it regularly, you can make sure your possessions go to those who you care about the most. Even if you don’t own your own home, you are likely to have valuable possessions – like jewellery and savings.
Do I need a solicitor to draw up my Will?
We strongly advise you to seek professional help when creating a Will. It is very easy to omit important information which could affect your Will. You can visit the Law Society website (http://www.solicitors-online.com) where you can search for qualified solicitors in your area.
How much does it cost to make a Will?
It costs approximately £60 – £100 to get a Will written by a qualified solicitor.
What is a legacy?
A legacy is a donation to your favourite charity – like United Response. A legacy – or gift in your will – can be as big or small as you like. Every gift, however small, makes a real difference to our work in helping to transform people’s lives.
Can I say how I would like United Response to spend my money?
It is best not to specify. To continue to provide the best possible support to people with learning disabilities or mental health needs, we constantly come up with new ideas. This means our priorities or work in certain areas can change. But we always make sure that the people we support come first in any decisions that we make. We promise to you that we will keep our administration costs down and spend our money where it is needed the most.
Do I need to tell United Response that I’ve included them in my Will?
It isn’t essential, but we would be delighted if you did. We would want to thank you for your generous donation and keep you up-to-date with all the progress we are making. If you do want to tell us, please phone or write to Martin Weeds. Any information that you give to her will be treated with the strictest confidence.
For further information please contact the fundraising team
