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A Gift in Your Will

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A Gift in Your Will

Considering who to remember with a parting gift in your Will is one of the most meaningful and life-affirming decisions you will ever make.

Legacy gifts or ‘gifts in will’ are an important source of income for us, allowing us to make long-term plans in support of end-of-life and bereavement care across Ireland. They are also a way of enabling you to continue to support our work beyond your lifetime.

Many of us will be in a position to give more in our Will than we ever could while we are alive. Including a gift in your Will to Irish Hospice Foundation won’t cost you anything in your lifetime but will help ensure our work will continue to benefit those facing end of life and bereavement, and those closest to them, for generations to come.

Contact Anna about Including A Gift in Your Will

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Contact Anna today about including a gift in your Will to Irish Hospice Foundation. Simply complete the form below or contact Anna at (01) 679 3188 or email [email protected].

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Legacies Making a Difference . . .

Every death matters, and we only have one chance to get it right. Your gift in Will can make this happen. Many of our most caring and constant supporters are choosing to leave a gift in their Will to Irish Hospice Foundation, people like Marie and Valerie who have been touched by loss. 

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"I added Irish Hospice Foundation to my Will recently. When my Mam died, they were there for us as a family. The Nurse for Night Care took such a weight off our shoulders at that time. I want to give that support to other families."

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"My mum and dad and husband have passed away. I think of them when I give to charities that are dear to me. It's so important to make a Will, and it costs you nothing to add a charity close to your heart. I'm happy knowing there will be money left for Irish Hospice Foundation, that I will make a difference to someone."

FAQs about Gifts in Will

You can make a Will at any stage of your life. You don’t have to be sick or getting older to make one, and the peace of mind you’ll gain from having a valid Will in place can be of great comfort. We suggest contacting your solicitor who’ll be able to give you professional advice based on your personal circumstances and answer any questions you might have. If you don’t have a solicitor of choice, contact the Law Society of Ireland for a list of solicitors in your area.

It’s important you review your Will regularly, particularly if there is a significant change in your life circumstances, like getting married, buying a new house, having a baby or you are about to retire.

Even if you have an existing Will, it can be changed to include a gift to Irish Hospice Foundation. This change is called a “codicil” and can be easily drawn up by your solicitor.

There are three ways in you can leave a gift to Irish Hospice Foundation in your Will:

  • A residuary bequest: This means the remainder or part of the remainder of your estate is left to Irish Hospice Foundation once all of your family and loved ones have been taken care of.
  • A pecuniary bequest: This is a specific sum of money you would like to donate to Irish Hospice Foundation from your estate. You can ask for this donation amount to be index-linked to ensure its value remains the same over time.
  • A specific gift of property: For example, jewellery, household items, a building or shares.

Your solicitor will be able to give you advice on which option best suits your wishes and personal circumstances.

Our organisation details for your solicitor are as follows:

Charity Name: Irish Hospice Foundation

Registered Offices: Morrison Chambers, 32 Nassau Street, Dublin 2, D02 X627

Registered Charity Number: 20013554

Revenue CHY Number: 6830

Your solicitor may find the following wording helpful if you’d like to remember us in your Will.

For a gift of the residue of an estate:

“I give to Irish Hospice Foundation of 32 Nassau Street, Dublin 2, all [or a fraction] of the residue of my estate whatsoever and wheresoever, and I direct that the receipt of the Treasurer or other proper officer for the time being of the said Foundation shall be full and sufficient discharge of the same.”

For a gift of a fixed sum or specific item:

“I give the sum of €_______ or I bequeath ________ [the item specified] to Irish Hospice Foundation of 32 Nassau Street, Dublin 2, and I direct that the receipt of the Treasurer or other proper officer for the time being of the said Foundation shall be full and sufficient discharge of the same.”

This is totally up to you. No matter how small or large your gift is, it will make a lasting difference to our work and will be hugely valued.

Legacies to charities are tax exempt. This means that by leaving a gift to Irish Hospice Foundation you can reduce the amount of inheritance tax payable on the rest of your estate.

Your generous gift will support people across Ireland facing end of life and bereavement and their families. It will help fund our vital programmes and services, including Nurses for Night Care and our Bereavement Support Line, and ensure our work will continue for generations to come.

If you would like further information about leaving a gift in your Will to Irish Hospice Foundation, please contact Anna at (01) 679 3188 or email [email protected].

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We are a proud member of My Legacy, an umbrella group of 90 Irish charities who work together to promote the great importance of making a will and to ask people to consider leaving a legacy gift to a favourite charity, once family and friends have been taken care of and all other important personal decisions have been made.

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If you’re considering leaving a gift in your Will to Irish Hospice Foundation, contact Anna at (01) 679 3188 or email [email protected].

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