Legal information and wording your Will
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As you progress through the Will writing journey, you will be asked if you wish to leave a gift in your Will to the University of Exeter. The UK-wide service is free to use and each Will is checked by specialists to support your wishes, answering any questions you may have.
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Wording your Will
If you decide to consult with a solicitor to draft or update your Will, you will require some key information in order to include a gift to Exeter:
Address: University of Exeter, The Queen’s Drive, Exeter, EX4 4QJ
Exempt charity number: X9538.
Suggested wording for making an unrestricted gift in your Will:
“I give to the University of Exeter, Northcote House, The Queen’s Drive, Exeter EX4 4QJ (exempt charity number X9538)... The residue of my estate or {a percentage} of the residue of my estate or the sum of £{amount} free of tax or {specific item} for its generable charitable purposes, and I declare that the receipt of a proper officer of the University shall be a sufficient discharge to my executors.”
Suggested wording for making a restricted gift in your Will:
“I give to the University of Exeter, Northcote House, The Queen’s Drive, Exeter EX4 4QJ (exempt charity number X9538)... The residue of my estate or {a percentage} of the residue of my estate or the sum of £{amount} free of tax or {specific item} to support {insert specific purpose}, and I declare that the receipt of a proper officer of the University shall be a sufficient discharge to my executors.”
Tax Benefits of leaving a gift in your Will
Leaving a legacy gift in your Will may help to reduce the Inheritance Tax liability of your Estate. Gifts are typically deducted from the value of your Estate before inheritance tax is calculated, and if you leave 10% or more of your estate to charity, your Inheritance Tax rate reduces from 40% to 36%.