Leaving a Gift That Made a Difference — Gifts to Charity in a Will
Paul believed strongly in supporting causes close to his heart. A small gift in his will to a local animal charity funded vital care long after he was gone.
Paul believed strongly in supporting causes close to his heart. While updating his will, he decided to leave a small gift to a local animal charity he had supported for years.
That gift went on to help fund vital medical care for animals in need — long after Paul was gone.
Because Paul's wishes were clearly written, his family felt comforted knowing his legacy reflected what mattered most to him.
Why people leave charitable gifts
Leaving a charitable gift in your will is a simple way to create a lasting impact, without affecting the people you love. It can be a fixed cash sum, a percentage of the estate, or a specific item.
There's also a practical benefit: gifts to registered UK charities are generally exempt from inheritance tax, and leaving 10% or more of your estate to charity can reduce the IHT rate on the rest from 40% to 36%.
If you'd like a cause you care about to be remembered when you're gone, it only takes a line or two to include.
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Originally posted on Nextdoor. General information, not legal advice for your specific situation.