How we can help you
We can:
- explain how a gift in a Will can help the RNLI continue to save lives into the future
- arrange for you to visit a station and see the volunteer crew in action
- describe the different ways you can leave money in a Will and explain the benefits
- explain how a gift to the RNLI could help reduce the level of inheritance tax on your estate
- help you to find a solicitor
- provide you with a pack to read at your leisure containing helpful information about how to make or update your Will, as well as how to leave a gift to the RNLI.
Different ways of giving
There are two main ways of leaving a gift:
- Residuary gift - you can choose to leave a proportion, or the whole of what is left in your estate once you have provided for your loved ones.
- Pecuniary gift - also known as a specific gift. A donation of a fixed amount.
If you have already made a Will
If you decide you would like to change your Will, in most cases you can do so by making a simple addition to your existing Will. This is called a codicil. This supplement overwrites existing instructions without the need to revoke or rewrite the whole document. We have provided a draft codicil to simplify the process.
Further information is provided in our legal booklet.
If you have not already made a Will
If you do not currently have a Will you may need to see a solicitor. Although you will have to pay a fee, you will receive sound professional advice and can be sure that your wishes are honoured.
Our downloadable legal booklet also provides more details.
If you are an executor
Our Legacy Department will do their very best to help you with any questions you may have to do with being an executor. Please contact Ros Barter on 01202 663004, email, or write to Legacy Department, RNLI, West Quay Road, Poole, BH15 1HZ.
