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Wills and legacies FAQs

Find answers to Frequently Asked Questions

 

To leave a gift in your Will to Brain Tumour Support, you should include the charity’s name, address, and registered charity number in your Will. Our details are:

  • Charity Name: Brain Tumour Support
  • Address: 7a St Mary Street, Thornbury, South Gloucestershire, BS35 2AB
  • Registered Charity Number: 1163856

You can leave various types of gifts, including a specific sum of money (pecuniary gift), a percentage of your estate (residuary gift), or specific assets such as property, stocks, or personal belongings (specific gift).

While it’s not mandatory, it’s advisable to consult a solicitor when drafting or amending your Will to ensure your wishes are legally binding and accurately reflected.

Charitable legacies, including gifts to Brain Tumour Support, are exempt from inheritance tax. Leaving a gift to charity can help lower the inheritance tax levied on your estate or avoid it altogether.

Yes, you can specify how you would like your gift to be used, whether it’s for funding research, supporting patients and families, or any other specific purpose within the charity’s mission.

If you have any further questions or need assistance regarding leaving a gift in your Will to Brain Tumour Support, we encourage you to give us a call.

Our office is open from Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5 pm. You can reach us at 01454 422 701 during these hours for information, guidance, and support. Additionally, if you’re considering leaving a gift in your Will, we recommend completing our Will enquiry form for further assistance and advice.

 

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