A sum of money
This is called a pecuniary legacy. The donation of a specific sum is simple and easy but the value of these gifts are reduced over time by inflation. For example, a gift of £1000 when you write your will, will not make the same difference to people with epilepsy when we receive it many years later.
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Mrs Stroud, |
"I felt I had to give something back to say thank you and leaving a legacy to Epilepsy Action in my will was the best way for me. "
A share of your estate
This is called a residuary legacy. It is what is left of your estate, or a share of what is left, after all other debts, tax, financial commitments and gifts have been taken care of. It is a way to ensure your donation is made only after family, dependants and those closest to you have been cared for.
A specific gift
You may decide to donate a specific personal or household item, such as jewellery, art, property or shares. We welcome such donations. To make a difference to people with epilepsy, we would need to have the opportunity to sell the asset in the future.
A delayed gift
This is called a revisionary bequest. With this type of legacy to Epilepsy Action, your assets could be used by your friends or family during their lifetime and would only pass to us after they died.
Gifts in memory
You may also like to make it known in your will that you prefer family and friends to make donations to Epilepsy Action instead of giving flowers at your funeral.
Our legacy adviser
If you need more information about our work before you make a decision about leaving a gift in your will, please get in touch.
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