Leaving a Will is a positive action and ensures that your wishes are respected. It also gives you the chance to make a difference to the people and causes you care about.
You can download our free Gifts in Wills pack here.
L.A.A. is part of the National Free Wills Network, a service that allows supporters to write their Will for free. You can request more information through the button below and find out more here.
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We have also included some Frequently Asked Questions about Wills below.
- A residuary legacy is the remainder of the estate once other gifts and payments have been made. This type of gift is popular with our supporters because it remains proportional to the value of your estate.
- A pecuniary legacy is a fixed sum of money. The value of pecuniary legacies could decrease over time, as the cost of living increases.
- A specific legacy is a specific named item, for example a piece of jewelry or property.
- A residuary legacy after a partner dies allows you to leave assets for the care of a loved one for the duration of their life. When they die, your legacy will then go to your chosen recipient.
"I give all (or a _% share of) the residue of my estate to Leicester Animal Aid (Registered Charity Number 242560), Elmwood Farm, Forest Road, Huncote, Leicester LE9 3LE, for its general charitable purposes and I direct that the receipt of a duly authorised officer shall be a valid and appropriate form of discharge."
Many people make a Will and assume that’s all they need to do. But things change as time goes by and it is worth reviewing your Will every few years to check it still reflects your current wishes. Even if you are happy with the main provisions of your Will, you can still make changes.
If you choose to use a solicitor, additional provisions by way of a codicil can be made. For example, if you decide to add a legacy to Leicester Animal Aid some time after your Will is written, a codicil is a way to do this. You will need to have two independent witnesses present and to sign when you do.
If you choose an online Will-writing service like Beyond, there will be an option of changing your Will whenever you wish by paying an optional annual subscription.
Suggested wording for a codicil
"I (name) of (address) declare this to be my first codicil to my last Will, dated (date). I give (details of the legacy) to Leicester Animal Aid, Registered Charity Number 242560, Elmwood Farm, Forest Road, Huncote, Leicester LE9 3LE, for its general purposes and I direct that the receipt of a duly authorised officer shall be a valid and appropriate form of discharge. In all other respects I confirm my Will."
You can register with our Pet SOS Scheme to say that you would like L.A.A. to care for your pet in the event of your death.
If you decide to join our Pet SOS Scheme you will be issued with a handy wallet-sized card, similar to an organ donor card, which notifies people of your wishes for your pets, should anything happen to you.
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