Wills and Legacies
When you leave a gift in your Will, we promise to deliver lasting solutions, not short-term fixes. Of course we understand that family comes first, however with your kind support we promise to do everything in our power to provide quality care for the people of East Dorset that are living with life-limiting illnesses. You can help make this a reality!
MAKE A WILL ONLINE
Join the many thousands of people who remember a charity in their will each year. This is your opportunity to leave a legacy to a charity that is making an impact in the local community. Click here to make your Will online today at no cost to you. Every supporter Will is checked by a fully qualified solicitor and you can use their helplines at no extra cost.
Bespoke solicitor Wills
If you would rather see a solicitor or if you have a high value estate above the inheritance tax threshold (more info here) or if you are concerned about mental capacity, or if you have complex needs you should also speak to a qualified solicitor face to face. You can follow this link to find a solicitor.
Make sure that our full charity details are included. Our name: Lewis-Manning Hospice Care, our charity number: 1120193, and our registered address: Lewis Manning Hospice Care, Longfleet House, 56 Longfleet Road, Poole, Dorset, BH15 2JD.
Your data
Using the online Will link above allows us to see when Wills are made and gifts that are left. If you choose to you can also share your name and contact info with us. We understand sometimes our supporters want to keep the existence of the Will completely private. If you want to do this please follow this link to make a will online. However you choose to give, you will be making a transformative change to our future and we are enormously grateful to you.
FAQS
DO I NEED A SOLICITOR TO WRITE MY WILL?
WHAT IF I CHANGE MY MIND ABOUT MY WILL?
WHAT IF I CHANGE MY MIND ABOUT MY WILL?
- A share of your estate – This is a percentage of your estate after all other gifts and expenses have been paid. Just a small percentage can transform the lives of the people in East Dorset who have life-limiting illnesses.
- A specific sum – This is a gift of a set amount of money.
- A specific item – This could be something valuable such as an antique, painting, property or shares that we would sell.
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If you already have a will and simply wish to add a gift to Lewis-Manning Hospice Care you can complete a codicil form and store it with your will. A codicil is read alongside your will and allows you to make changes to your will, without having to rewrite it.
WHAT ABOUT INHERITANCE TAX?
However, Inheritance Tax rules can change so it’s always best to discuss your will and the type of gift you might like to leave with your solicitor.
HOW SHOULD I WORD MY WILL?
Address: Lewis-Manning Hospice Care, Longfleet House, 56 Longfleet Road, Poole, Dorset, BH15 2JD
Registered charity number: 1120193
USEFUL RESOURCES
- Remember a Charity: advice about making a will.
- Citizens Advice: advice on producing a will and its importance.
- HMRC: the basics of inheritance tax.
- The Law Society: help with finding a solicitor in your area.
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