How do I include a gift in a new Will?
We recommend you consult a legal professional about creating a Will, to ensure the document is legally binding, and your wishes are carried out exactly as you want.
First, you need to decide what type of gift you would like to leave, residuary or pecuniary (more details below).
How much can I leave to the BTA?
Anything from 1% to 100% of your estate – Residuary Gift
All you need to do is inform your Will writing professional that you wish to leave a percentage of your estate to the British Tinnitus Association (registered charity number 1011145) of Ground Floor – Unit 5, Acorn Business Park, Woodseats Close, Sheffield S8 0TB.
Cash sum – Pecuniary Legacy
Please inform your Will writing professional of the sum you wish to leave to the British Tinnitus Association (registered charity number 1011145) of Ground Floor – Unit 5, Acorn Business Park, Woodseats Close, Sheffield S8 0TB.
How do I include a gift in an existing Will?
It is important to review an existing Will regularly to ensure it continues to reflect your circumstances and wishes. We recommend you consult a legal professional to update your Will. If the only amend you wish to make is the addition of a gift to the BTA, you can speak to your Will writing professional and give them to the charity name, charity number and address.
If you want to make more complex changes to your Will, your solicitor may advise you to make a new Will.
How will you use my gift?
If you choose to leave a gift to the BTA, you can specify how you want it to be spent, or allow us to decide where we feel the greatest need is. Some people choose to leave the money to research, or to our helpline, but many donors are happy for us to decide. The choice is yours, and we will always respect and fulfil your wishes. You should advise your solicitor if you want your gift to go to a specific area of our work
If you want more information on our work, please have a look at our latest annual review, Our Impact:
What are the tax implications of leaving a gift to charity in my Will?
Inheritance tax is paid on an estate over a threshold (currently £325,000) when someone dies. If your estate is worth less than the threshold, or you are leaving the entire estate to your spouse or civil partner, there is no inheritance tax to pay.
However, if you are leaving gifts to other relatives or friends, and your estate is over the threshold,
For more information, please contact HM Revenue and Customs, or ask your solicitor.
What type of gift could I leave in my Will?
You can choose to leave the following types of gifts in your Will:
- Anything from 1% to 100% of your estate – known as a residuary gift
- Cash – a fixed sum of money known as a pecuniary gift
- Specific – to leave an item in your Will
Do you provide a free Will service?
You can write your Will online in 30 minutes with professional support from Farewill, the largest Will writer in the UK. Available to supporters in England and Wales. Write your Will with Farewill here.
My question isn’t here
If you have any other questions, please contact us on 0114 250 9933 or [email protected] and we will be delighted to help. The decision to leave a gift in your Will to the BTA is entirely yours and we will never pressure you into a decision.
