Wording for your Will

Adding wording to your Will to change or amend part of your Will is called a codicil.

If you would like to remember South East Cancer Help Centre Ltd in your Will, you could take the following wording suggestions to your solicitor to make sure that your Will is legal and reflects your wishes.

We would always recommend that you speak to your solicitor when making or changing your Will.

It’s also good idea to review your Will when circumstances change to check that it’s up to date and still reflects your wishes.

For a Residuary Gift

This is a gift of the whole or a share of whatever remains of your estate after all other gift of money and specific items have been distributed and any debts and taxes paid.

"I give ............* of the residue of my estate absolutely to South East Cancer Help Centre Ltd, of 2 Purley Road, CR8 2HA, registered charity number 1011509, for its general charitable purposes.

I direct that the receipt of the Treasurer or other duly authorised officer for the time being of South East Cancer Help Centre Ltd shall be sufficient discharge to my executors."

*Indicate the percentage or fraction of your residuary estate.

For a Pecuniary Gift

This is a gift of a fixed sum of money to South East Cancer Help Centre Ltd. If you would like a pecuniary gift to be index-linked to protect it from inflation, ask your solicitor for advice.

"I give free of any inheritance tax payable on my death to South East Cancer Help Centre Ltd, of 2 Purley Road, CR8 2HA, registered charity number 1011509, the sum of £ ............* for its general charitable purposes and I direct that the receipt of the Treasurer or other duly authorised officer for the time being of South East Cancer Help Centre Ltd shall be sufficient discharge to my executors."

*Amount you wish to leave.

For a Specific Gift

This is a gift of a specific item that you wish to leave to South East Cancer Help Centre Ltd.

"I give free of any inheritance tax payable on my death to South East Cancer Help Centre Ltd, of 2 Purley Road, CR8 2HA, registered charity number 1011509, my ......................................................* for its general charitable purposes. I direct that the receipt of the Treasurer or other duly authorised officer for the time being of South East Cancer Help Centre Ltd shall be sufficient discharge to my executors."

*Description of what you wish to leave.