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Making a Will for the first time

If you are making a Will for the first time there are a number of steps you need to follow - it is best to think this through before you visit the solicitor as it will save you time and money.

We have outlined some important points below but we also have produced a Will Guide which contains information to help make this process as easy as possible, a copy of which we would be happy to send to you free of charge. To obtain one, simply fill in the Gift in Will Enquiry Form.

Choosing a Solicitor

We would always recommend that you use a Solicitor to have your Will drafted or updated. It is relatively inexpensive and the cost is well worth the peace of mind that comes from having a properly drafted and executed Will, which minimises the potential for dispute over your estate and therefore helps to ensure that your wishes are properly honoured.

You can obtain a list of Solicitors in your area that specialise in Wills and probate by using the search engine on the Law Society Website.

Alternatively contact the Goodwill Partnership to arrange a free, no obligation home visit to discuss what should be included in your will. See below for contact details.

The National Osteoporosis Society is working with The Goodwill Partnership. The Goodwill Partnership offers a solicitor-provided Will-writing service visiting people in the comfort of their own homes with no obligation to sign up to the service. The organisation provides support to people interested in writing a Will through a network of qualified solicitors across the country specialising in estate and probate law and regulated by the Law Society. If you would like help writing your Will and would like to remember the work of the NOS, contact The Goodwill Partnership. Visit www.thegoodwillpartnership.co.uk or call 0844 669 6148.

What to include

If you decide you would like to include a gift to the National Osteoporosis Society, you need to know our registered charity number and address which must be written into your Will.

National Osteoporosis Society
Camerton
Bath
BA2 0PJ
Registered charity number: 1102712 (England and Wales) and SC039755 (Scotland)

Types of gift and example wording

There are three main types of gift you can leave. We have outlined these for you below as well as providing some examples of model wording which may help your solicitor and that will ensure your gift is used in the way you want it to be.

- A share of your estate (a residuary gift) / family first gift: the residue is what is left over in your estate once all debts, expenses and specified gifts to friends and family have been paid. Many people prefer to leave either the whole or a share of the residue of their estate to charity, as it enables them to ensure that their loved ones are properly cared for first and foremost before the charity benefits.

- A cash gift (A pecuniary gift) a specific cash gift of an amount of your choosing.

- A specific item of your choosing (A specific gift): a gift of a particular item for example a residential property, share portfolio or personal possessions such as a painting or jewellery for example.

Adding a gift to the National Osteoporosis Society to an existing Will

If you are happy with your existing Will and simply want to add a gift to National Osteoporosis Society, you can update your Will with a codicil. A codicil is a supplement to your Will that can enable you to make simple changes or additions to it.

We advise that you contact your Solicitor before executing a codicil and they can tell you more about whether this is a suitable option for the changes you would like to make.