How do I leave a gift to Mountbatten Hampshire? Expand To leave a gift to Mountbatten Hampshire in your Will you'll need to include our name, address and registered charity number. Name: Mountbatten Hampshire Limited Address: Botley Road, West End, Southampton, SO30 3JB Registered charity number: 1123304 As an independent charity, we must find around £10.5 million each year to fund our services. Any gifts left to other charities will not directly support Mountbatten’s work caring for people across Southampton and large parts of Hampshire.
What types of gift can I leave? Expand There are three types of gift (called a "legacy") you can leave to us: Residuary Legacy – a gift of the remainder of your estate, or a percentage, after all other legacies and any debts cleared. Residuary legacies keep pace with inflation and are an effective way to divide the value of an estate between a number of people and causes. Pecuniary Legacy – Leaving a fixed sum of money in your Will. It is worth noting pecuniary gifts can devalue over time due to inflation, so it is worth reviewing your Will regularly. Specific Legacy – You can choose to leave property or specific items in your Will such as art, jewellery, furniture or stocks and shares.
How do I write a Will? Expand Many people put off writing their Will as they expect it to be complicated. However, in reality, it is relatively simple, and a legal adviser can guide you through the process. You can write your own Will or ask a legal advisor such as a solicitor or Will writing service to draft it for you. This may be a safer option as they can answer your questions, provide advice, and will know the correct legal wording to use. You are welcome to use our free online Will-writing service provided by our partnership with Bequeathed. This process provides advice and allows you to make a simple Will in the way that suits you. Find out more about our free Wills service Alternatively, sometimes working with a solicitor may be a better fit for you. You can find a list of local solicitors here. Please note that Mountbatten cannot provide legal advice.
Do I need to tell you I have left a gift to Mountbatten Hampshire? Expand That's up to you. We would be delighted to hear from you - it'll allow us to thank you and helps us plan for the future. To let us know about a gift, please call us on 02382 548801 or email us. Any information you give us will be kept in strict confidence and you can change your mind at any time. We are very grateful for every gift left in a Will. Your support helps our teams to care for people facing death, dying and bereavement when they need us most. Thank you.
I already have a Will - how do I change it to leave a gift to you? Expand If you want to leave a gift but you’ve already made a Will, that’s no problem – there are a couple of ways you can change it. 1. Write a new Will The simplest way is to write a new Will. Once written, any Wills made by that person in the past become void. In fact, most Wills will start by reciting that you’re writing a Will and that you’re revoking previous Wills. Please note Mountbatten Hampshire cannot provide legal advice or write your will. 2. Codicils The other way is to write a codicil, which is a document used to make changes to an existing Will. It’s used as a way to make simple amendments like adding a charity, changing a gift amount or adding an executor. This is all quite straightforward but problems can occur if you ever want to cancel the Will in the future. When you cancel a Will that contains a codicil, the codicil does not get canceled automatically, so when you write a new Will it can create inconsistencies and legal problems. To avoid this, make sure that any new Will clearly states that you are revoking all Wills and codicils previously made. You can write a new Will or write a codicil with a professional advisor. Find a list of local solicitors here. Please note that Mountbatten Hampshire cannot provide legal advice.
I am not wealthy - is writing a Will worth it? Expand Making a Will is the best way to ensure that your wishes are carried out after your death and your property, money and possessions go to the people and organisations that matter to you. You don't need to be rich to leave a gift to charity in your Will. Leaving just a small percentage (called a residuary legacy) to us in your Will goes a long way. People often find they can afford to be more generous in a Will than in their lifetime. No matter the size or amount, your gift makes a difference. Your support could fund a meal on our inpatient unit, a series of bereavement support sessions, or for a nurse to be there for a family overnight. Thank you.
Can I have a say in how you use my gift? Expand We understand that you may want to leave a gift to a particular service close to your heart - and you're entitled to do this. However, we encourage gifts left to us to be unrestricted. We're then free to use the money where it is most needed at the time.
I've left a gift to Mountbatten Hampshire in my Will, but my circumstances have changed. Can I change my mind? Expand Yes you can. A Will is a very personal document that reflects your final wishes. You are free to change your mind at any time. You do not need to tell us if you have changed your mind, but if you do feel comfortable to tell us, it can help us plan for the future.