FAQ's

A gift in a will (sometimes called a legacy gift) is a way of leaving something to a person or group after you die. There are different types of gifts you can leave in a will, such as money, part of your estate, or belongings. Many people choose to leave a gift in their will to charity, particularly if they have a personal connection to the cause.

The Prince & Princess of Wales Hospice wouldn’t be here today without gifts from supporters like you, including gifts in Wills have enabled us to invest in our facilities and help more people in our community get the care they desperately need. Gifts in Wills helped us build our wonderful hospice in Bellahouston Park.

With rising costs and increasing demand for our services, these gifts are more crucial than ever. Gifts in Wills not only give us the flexibility to respond to the challenges of providing vital care to a growing population, but they also give us the confidence to plan new services and expand existing ones for the future.

Your gift will be making a real difference.

We offer a free Will service, where we connect you with one of our will writing partners. They help you write a simple Will free of charge. Learn more about our free Will service here.

For most, a simple Will from a reputable Will writing service is sufficient. However, seeking advice from a solicitor or financial advisor is beneficial if your assets exceed the Inheritance Tax threshold, you have a large or complex family, or you wish to set up trust arrangements.

Having an up-to-date Will is the best way to make sure your wishes will be carried out exactly as you want. Without a valid Will, a person’s is said to be ‘intestate’ and that can mean the specific wishes you may have for your family or loved ones are not carried out.

It’s also hugely helpful to your executors and can help avoid lengthy and potentially costly delays in administering your estate.

Before meeting your solicitor or Will-writer, consider:

• Listing everything you own and deciding what gifts to leave and to whom.
• Choosing an executor—this could be a trusted friend or family member, or a professional such as a solicitor or accountant willing to take on the role.

It is beneficial to complete a Will even if you feel there is no urgency for it. It means that you can relax knowing your wishes will be carried out.

Once your will is written it's a good idea to review it every five years or so and after any major life changes.

Life events such as getting married or divorced, having grandchildren, retiring or inheriting are often opportunities to update your Will. However, it’s important to review your Will regularly, to make sure it still reflects your wishes and current circumstances.

This can be a good opportunity to add a gift to the hospice. When you write a new Will it overwrites any previous Wills. So if you have used a solicitor to write your Will before, they will write a new one with any additional changes you request.

It’s very easy. Just contact your solicitor, let them know our charity name ‘The Prince & Princess of Wales Hospice’, our registered address ’20 Dumbreck Road, Bellahouston Park, Glasgow G41 5BW’ and charity number ‘SCO12372’.

Each gift is special to us and ensures that we are able to provide the very best care and support to those in need today and into the future.

• Pecuniary gifts are specified sums of money, often referred to as cash gifts.
• Residual gifts are a percentage of total value of your estate, after the cash gifts and specific items have been distributed. You can leave the whole or part of your residual estate to the hospice
• Specific gifts are things you own, such as jewellery, a stamp collection or your house.

 Any gift you give will be gratefully received. However, a percentage of your estate (residuary gift) may have a greater impact as the value of your gift keeps pace with inflation. If you prefer to nominate a specific sum (pecuniary gift) please remember its value will diminish over time.

When leaving a gift in your Will to a UK based charity, your gift will be tax exempt.

Leaving a charitable gift in your Will can reduce the liability for Inheritance Tax on your estate, while benefitting the charities and causes you care about. We strongly recommend taking advice from a solicitor or financial advisor who may be able to structure your estate in a more tax efficient way.

Yes, you can. Leaving a gift in your Will is a lasting and wonderful way of remembering someone you have loved and your gift will be recorded permanently in the name of the person you are remembering.

There’s no minimum or maximum amount. Whatever you decide to give will make a huge difference to local families. Do not be put off if you feel you don’t have much to give. Each gift is special to us and ensures that we are able to provide the very best care and support to those in need today and into the future.

There is no need to tell us, unless you want to. We respect your right to privacy. Although, if you do tell us, it will give us the opportunity to say thank you and keep you informed with what we do. You can tell us by completing this short form “Your Gift in Will intentions”

Professional executors may offer to store your will. You should retain copies with your personal possessions in a place that is easy to find. Many people provide copies of their will to the named executors. If you have multiple executors, it is advisable to give each a copy or at least make them aware of where the will is kept.