Your legacy can make amazing things happen

When you include the Paget's Association in your will, you're not just making a donation – you're believing in a brighter future. 

Your gift, big or small, will help us get closer to better treatments, more answers, and maybe even a cure for Paget's disease. Imagine a world where we're free from the challenges it brings. Your legacy could make it happen!

Thank you

Legacies have for many years been a crucial source of funding for the Paget’s Association. If you have already included a gift to the Paget’s Association in your will, we extend our heartfelt thanks. Your generosity plays a crucial role in ensuring the long-term sustainability of our charity.

How to leave a gift in your will

Select individuals, organisations, and/or charities you wish to include in your will. You have the freedom to leave gifts to whomever you choose. Typically, beneficiaries include family members, friends, and charities that you wish to benefit from your legacy.

Estimate the potential value of your estate

Estimate the potential value of your estate by accounting for all your assets, including property, cash, bank and savings accounts, stocks, shares, and personal belongings. To determine the net value, deduct any outstanding bills, debts, and liabilities. Bear in mind that in some cases, inheritance tax may apply and it can be complex. It is charged (usually at 40%) on your estate above the threshold. For detailed guidance, please refer to the HMRC website.

Decide on the types of gifts you wish to leave

There are several options available. A residuary gift is the portion of your estate that remains after all debts, taxes, and other bequests have been settled. Your estate includes all property and assets left after your passing. A pecuniary gift refers to a precise sum of money, while a specific gift involves a particular item or collection of items you wish to leave.

Select your executors

It is important to select your executors carefully, as they are responsible for carrying out the instructions in your will. This process can be complex and may take several months to complete. Many people appoint loved ones as executors and it's generally recommended to have between two and four. Alternatively, you can choose a professional executor, such as a solicitor. If desired, your loved ones can also appoint a professional executor at a later stage.

Consult a professional

When drafting a will it's advisable to consult a professional will writer, who will ensure it is valid and properly signed and witnessed.

Let us know 

If you have left a gift to the Paget’s Association, let us know. We would love to thank you. It’s down to your generosity that we can continue our vital work. Gifts left in wills make up most of the Paget’s Association’s income.

Keep your will safe

Professional executors may offer to store your will. You should retain a copy in a place that is easy to find. You may wish to give a copy to the named executors or make them aware of where the will is kept.

Ensure your will is kept up to date

If you need to update your will, simple changes can be carried out by the addition of a codicil. More complex changes will require a new will. If you make a new will, it is advisable to ensure your old will is destroyed.