Leave a legacy

Having a Will and keeping it up-to-date helps ensure that your wishes can be respected and your property and assets benefit people and causes you really care about.  We would always recommend that you speak to a qualified professional such as a solicitor, or speak to a member of our team , who can help with both Wills and Lasting Power of Attorney applications.

Your solicitor will be able to advise you on the required wording to carry out your wishes. If you wish to leave a gift to Age UK Northamptonshire in your Will, all you need is our charity details below:

Age UK Northamptonshire, The William and Patricia Venton Centre, York Road, Northampton NN1 5QJ 
and our registered charity number 1059995.

If you already have a will and you want to include a gift to Age UK Northamptonshire, you may  not need to rewrite it.  A qualified professional such as a solicitor can add an amendment (called a codicil) for you.  As a general rule, if the change you wish to make is quite small or simple, you can use a codicil, and if the change is more significant or complex you should make a new Will. 

If you wish to leave a gift to Age UK Northamptonshire in your will, all you need is our charity details:
Age UK Northamptonshire, York Road, Northampton NN1 5QJ and our registered charity number 1059995.

You can leave a specific sum of money or an item such as jewellery or a piece of art. Or you can leave a share, such as 1% (or all of) what's left of the value of your estate after family and friends have been taken care of. The advantage of leaving a share (also known as residuary gift) is that it remains the same over time, and you won't need to change your Will to keep up with inflation.

If you wish to leave a gift to Age UK Northamptonshire in your Will, all you need is our charity details:
Age UK Northamptonshire, York Road, Northampton NN1 5QJ and our registered charity number 1059995.

How do I make my Will?

We recommend that you speak a legally qualified professional.  The Law Society website provides a free Find a solicitor service on their website.  We work closely with  Paralegal Maureen Evans and can arrange an appointment with her so that she can help you draw up your Will.  Please call Roger Harris on 01604 631030 for details.

Is there any point in leaving a legacy if it's only a small amount?

Yes, all gifts make a difference to our clients and the services we are able to offer.  We are so grateful for any gift you feel you are able to leave in your Will.  

Can you give me legal advice about leaving a legacy?

Whilst we are not able to provide legal advice, we are always happy to discuss how your gift will be used to improve life for older people in Northamptonshire.  We do recommend speaking to our Paralegal representative Maureen Evans or contacting another legally qualified professional.

What if I change my mind?

It's your Will; you are free to add, remove or change anything in your Will at any time.  If you have any questions about leaving a legacy to Age UK Northamptonshire, we would be delighted to speak to you.  Please call our Legacy & Donations Coordinator Abbie Leverseidge on 01604 210608 or email abbie.leverseidge@ageuknorthants.org.uk

How will my legacy be used?

Any donation or gift will be used to support older people living in Northamptonshire.  Some of our services do not receive any funding and we would not be able to provide them without donations and gifts in Wills.  It is thanks to people who remember us in their Will that we can continue supporting local older people for years to come.

What kind of gift can I leave in my Will?

There are three main types of legacies:

• a specific sum
• a share of your estate - a percentage of the value after all other gifts and expenses have been paid.  This type of gift usually maintains its value or can increase over time.  It also means you are less likely to need to amend your Will in future.

• a specific item - this could be something valuable such as a property, an item of jewelry or shares.