Ovacome has partnered up with Kwil to offer a free online will writing service, and an updating service for them, for people living in England and Wales. They also offer telephone and online support for people living in England and Wales. It can take as little as 30 minutes. When you reach the checkout, please enter the discount code OVACOME and there will be nothing to pay. This service is provided with no costs to you or to Ovacome. There is no requirement to leave Ovacome a gift to use this service.

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If you'd prefer to speak to someone then you also have the option to call one of Kwil's will writing experts on 0800 061 4934, they will be able to take you through the process over the phone.

When you have provided for your loved ones, you may then want to think about leaving a gift for Ovacome. If you do so, you will be helping us to support the people who need us in the years to come. Our work is only possible thanks to the generosity of our supporters. 

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Types of Legacies

There are three main types of gift that you can leave in your Will:

• A percentage of your estate can make a big difference. You can leave a percentage of your estate after your family and friends are provided for; this is called a residuary gift.
• You can leave a specific sum of money; this is called a pecuniary gift.
• A specific gift is a particular item such as a piece of jewellery, art or shares; this is called a specific bequest.

Your solicitor will advise on the particular wording that you need to use for different types of gifts.

Tax rules may also mean that if you leave at least 10 per cent of your estate to charity, the Inheritance Tax rate on the rest of your estate may reduce from 40 per cent to 36 per cent. You should seek advice from your solicitor or tax advisor on how these rules may affect you. To find out more about Inheritance Tax, visit HMRC or contact your solicitor. You can find a solicitor at The Law Society of England and Wales or The Law Society of Scotland.

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Writing your will

Your will is an opportunity for you to continue to help and provide for the people you love. Having an up-to-date will is the only way to make sure that your family and friends, and any charities you care about, are provided for as you intended. Dying ‘intestate’ (without a will) means the government will decide the order of who gets what from your estate, irrespective of what you might have wished.

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Frequently asked questions

Do I need a solicitor to write my will?

• We would always recommend consulting a solicitor to ensure that all the legal formalities are correctly followed and your will is valid.

How do I choose a solicitor?

• The Law Society can help you find a solicitor in your area. For more information please call 020 7242 1222 or visit The Law Society of England and Wales or The Law Society of Scotland.

How much does it cost?

• The cost of using a solicitor varies depending on the complexity of your will. The solicitor should make it clear from the start how much they will charge. You may like to consider writing your Will during the month of November with a participating Will Aid solicitor. For more information please visit Will Aid.
• We have also partnered with Kwil to offer a free online will writing service, taking as little as 30 minutes. When you reach the checkout, please enter the discount code OVACOME and there will be nothing to pay. Visit the Kwil website.

What if I change an existing will?

• If you would like to add a donation to an existing will, you can use a codicil. Adding a codicil to your will means that there is no need to change the terms of your current will, it simply adds a new instruction. However, we would recommend that you get this checked by a solicitor. Find a solicitor at The Law Society of England and Wales or The Law Society of Scotland.
• Through our partnership with Kwil it means you can make changes to your will whenever you like, free of any extra charges, for life.

What information do I need to include when leaving a gift to Ovacome?

• Please include our name, our address and our registered charity number: Ovacome, 52-54 Featherstone Street, London EC1Y 8RT, Charity Number 1159682.

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If you decide to include a gift to Ovacome in your will, please let us know – this will give us the opportunity to thank you and show you how your gift will make a difference to our work.

If there is anything else you would like to know about leaving a gift in your Will please contact us at [email protected] or 020 7299 6651.