Where there’s a will, there’s a way
The structure and future of St Peters Church depends on the generosity of its supporters. In reading this information on legacy-giving (also know as gift-giving) we hope that we can introduce you to a way in which your long-term support can help us to maintain, and enhance St Peters church for future generations.
How you can help?
People from all walks of life generously help the church during their lifetimes. By extending your support and leaving a gift, no matter how small, to the St Peters Church in your Will you can help us to ensure that this unique icon in Ugborough may be enjoyed by generations to come. If you would like some background on making a will and how this fits into a Christian life - click on www.churchlegacy.org.uk/
Making a Will
The only way we can ensure that our wishes are met when we die is by making a Will. Leaving things to chance may mean that the State could take everything and those we care about are left with nothing to remember us by. Although it is possible to make your own Will, it is advisable, especially if your wishes are not straightforward, to consult a solicitor or to use a Will-writing service. Either should ensure that your Will is legal and valid. We recognise that making a Will can often be a difficult and sensitive area. Some brief notes are included below:
When making a will you may wish to include specific gifts of cash or of possessions such as jewellery or objets d’art or of land and buildings. The will then makes provision for the remainder of your assets (the residuary estate) which may be left to one beneficiary or may be divided up and shared by a number of beneficiaries.
After providing for your relatives, dependants and others close to you, you may wish to make a gift to St Peters.
All gifts to charities are free from Inheritance Tax
You might like to download a template letter that you could modify to send to your solicitor. This is only draft letter that you may find useful to instruct your solicitor to include a bequest to a charity, such as the St Peters Church, Ugborough. What your solicitor will have to do for you will depend on many things, such as whether you have an existing will, if the will is in one name or more, etc. Click here to download Word version, or her for pdf version
Flowers. Many people now ask friends and families to make a donation to a charity rather than send flowers. You may like to request that donations are made to St Peters Church and other favorite charities.
Footnotes:
Should you wish to speak to someone to discuss your wishes further please do not hesitate to contact us. Information regarding legacies is always treated in the strictest confidence.
Eric Cowsill, a solicitor in the parish, has kindly drawn up the above template and is available at special terms to help you draw up or modify a will should you require it.