What Will Your Legacy Be?
My Legacy Month is our annual awareness campaign to encourage and inspire everyone to consider including a legacy gift in their will for a charity that’s important to them.
As Niall O’Sullivan, Chairperson of My Legacy, remarked: “The big message we want people to remember this My Legacy Month is that including a gift in your will is a practical step we can all take to make real change for the future.
“Making your will is one of the most important, practical things that a person can do in their lifetime and it’s a simple action that many put off. In fact, it’s reported that only three in ten people in Ireland have made their will. But once you decide to do it, it’s not a daunting task at all, it can take less than an hour and can be done in three simple steps.
“There is a great peace of mind to be had from making or updating your will and by also including a gift for a charity, no matter the size, you will contribute to a more sustainable future for Irish charities and the people and places they want to continue to care for.”
What cause would you choose to include a legacy gift to?
Large or small, every legacy gift is a generous gift of hope and trust in a better future.
Once family and friends have been looked after and all other important personal decisions have been made, deciding to include a gift in your will to a charity is a very special way to continue to support a cause that matters to you into the future.
We all know that having a will in place is very important for so many good reasons and we encourage you to take that first step in writing or amending your will to reflect your current circumstances by making an appointment with a solicitor.
It is usually a much more straightforward and cost effective process than you might think; it will only take about an hour or so of your time. Your solicitor will also tell you what information is needed for drawing up this very important personal document when you make your appointment. You can also find a solicitor near you at Law Society of Ireland
Imagine the positive impact we can all make on our future communities by this simple action of including a gift for an important cause in our will!
What will your legacy be?
1. Make An Appointment
A solicitor will give you advice and support.
Take the first step to discuss your wishes and decisions for the future.
2. Look After Loved Ones First
Why a will is important.
A will provides for loved ones, assigns guardians, protects assets and helps reduce inheritance tax.
3. Consider A Gift To Charity
Your gift may be big or small and is tax free.
If you have a cause that’s important to you, please consider including a gift to that charity in your will.
