Leaving a Gift
Did you know that gifts in Wills have helped to keep Queenscourt in service for 30 years
A gift in your will could help us continue to provide support to local people when they need our compassionate care the most. Whether it is a little or a lot, a lasting gift makes the world of difference to our patients and their families.
Why are legacies so important to us?
We are an independent voluntary and charitable body and whilst we have some financial support from the NHS most of our income comes from charitable donations. We need to raise over £4 million a year to run Queenscourt. Legacies and memorial donations play a crucial part in achieving this income.
Legacies and memorial donations are therefore vital to us.
How can you help us?
Making a Will gives you the opportunity to make sure that your money and property are used as you would wish and that your family, friends or others around you know of your wishes when you die. You may wish to leave a gift to Queenscourt once you have taken care of all of those around you.
Gifts may be in the form of a fixed sum of money – this does not have to be a large sum as every gift helps.
Or a share of your estate – when all other commitments or gifts are met a percentage or part of the residue of your estate can be used to benefit Queenscourt and people who will need our care in the future. Property or other items of value may be gifted. Stocks, shares, houses, furniture, jewellery can all be left to Queenscourt so that valuable funds can be raised.
How do you go about making a Will?
Although it is possible to make a Will without professional help, this is not advisable as there are various legal formalities you need to follow to ensure that your will is valid. Without the help of an expert there is a real risk that you could make a mistake, which could cause problems for your family and friends after your death.
Various firms offer to prepare Wills and we (like most charities) recommend that you use a solicitor to assist you. All solicitors have professional qualifications and are stringently supervised by the Law Society. They have liability insurance and offer a broad range of legal knowledge across other associated areas such as property and tax planning. Most solicitors also offer free secure storage of your will.