Supporting Abbeyfield with a gift in your Will
Here at Abbeyfield we understand that writing your Will is private and personal but it is something many people put off doing – until it is too late. A valid Will is the only way to ensure that your wishes will be carried out, and that your family, friends and the good causes you’ve supported, and those that have supported you, during your lifetime can receive what you’d like them to.
A gift in your Will to Abbeyfield is one of the most thoughtful, and tax-efficient ways to help future generations grow old with dignity, security and independence in Abbeyfield houses and homes.
Our “Step by Step Guide to Making a Will” outlines everything you need to know about planning your Will before seeing a solicitor. You can request a copy of our guide by emailing legacies@abbeyfield.com or by calling 01727 734125.
We can also:
- Provide you with a list of “Abbeyfield Friendly” solicitors in your area.
- Provide you with our special codes for a free or reduced-fee online Will via legal365.com
- Give you details of special rates for storing your Will through our membership of the Remember a Charity consortium
- Give you free, impartial and confidential advice on planning your Will – either over the phone, by email or in person (where viable)
Abbeyfield is a member of the “Remember a Charity” consortium of charities – set up to raise awareness of the importance of having a Will and legacy gifts to charities.
Remember a Charity Week takes place 12-18 September 2011.
For those people who would prefer to try an online Will, we have teamed up with Legal365.com who can provide an online Will FREE for Abbeyfield supporters. But if you’d like to get your Will reviewed by one of their solicitors, all it costs you is £30. You print off the Will yourself and then sign it in the presence of TWO independent witnesses.
You must ensure that your Will is stored in a secure and safe place as only the original will be regarded as the valid document on your death. To benefit from these special offers all you need do is enter the code ABBEYFREE at the checkout. Follow the link http://www.legal365.com/?&aft=abbey
You can download our guide to using the legal365.com site here
What legacies mean to Abbeyfield
Legacies, both large and small, have helped Abbeyfield develop in so many ways. On the Isle of Wight a generous benefactor had donated money to establish an Abbeyfield home to provide accommodation for older people on the island and the house was opened in 1997. Later a legacy of more than £200,000 enabled the building of an extension for the house. The Delphie Wing, as it was named, consists of three large en suite bedrooms, a staff flat and a large conservatory.
At Abbeyfield's Shipley House in Bradford, managing the stairs was made easier for residents with the help of a legacy. The house was bequeathed £2,000, which meant that a chairlift could be installed to help residents move more freely.
If you have already remembered Abbeyfield with a gift in your Will we would like to say thank you. You can let us know your intentions by emailing legacies@abbeyfield.com All our legacy ‘pledgers’ receive our newsletter twice a year and are invited to Abbeyfield events in their area.