Leave a legacy in your Will

 A gift in your Will is an investment in the future

Our advice services are more in demand today than ever before, and as we move into the future that demand looks set to grow even further.

Any legacy in your Will, however small, will help to ensure that we are still here for your family and friends, and their children and grandchildren.

Your Will

Every adult should have a Will, regardless of their age, income or wealth – it is the only way of ensuring your wishes are met after your death. Not making a Will can cause real administrative and legal complications for your loved ones at a very difficult time.

In making a Will, naturally your first priority has to be taking care of your family and loved ones.

If you don’t have a Will, having one written is a lot easier than you think.

If you already have a Will, changing it to include a gift to Citizens Advice Lancashire West is very straightforward.

Need more information? We have answered some frequently asked questions below.

Your gift

Gifts left to charities in Wills – usually known as legacies – don’t need to be large. Even a small percentage of your estate, left as a gift, can make a big difference.

Citizens Advice Lancashire West is a charity – that’s why we desperately need your support. As an independent charity, Citizens Advice Lancashire West and each of our 5 offices in Chorley, South Ribble, West Lancashire, Wyre and Blackburn with Darwen rely on the support of members of the public – people like you.

None of us can predict what problems our families and friends – and their children and grandchildren – may face in the future. They might have money difficulties, a relationship breakdown or ill health. They might have a disability, face an employment dispute or become a victim of discrimination. We are determined to make sure that whatever problems they face in the future, they don’t have to face them alone. You can help us to achieve that aim today.

Leaving a legacy in your Will to Citizens Advice Lancashire West benefits you, your family and the whole community.

How we will use your donation

Gifts left in Wills help in many of ways:

  • You may prefer to define the area in which your gift is used or the type of work you wish to support

  • You can even choose an individual office to benefit from your support – Chorley, South Ribble (Leyland), West Lancashire (Skelmersdale), Wyre (Fleetwood) or Blackburn with Darwen

Whichever you choose, you can be assured that your gift will make a real difference to people’s lives, to the building of healthier communities, and a fairer society.

If you would like to talk to someone about leaving a legacy to Citizens Advice Lancashire West, please contact your solicitor or your local Citizens Advice Office.

If you would like us to get in touch with you about leaving a Legacy in your Will, please email us using this form. We will get back to you as soon as possible.

FAQs

  • It’s important that you use the services of a solicitor.

  • Your solicitor can add a gift to Citizens Advice Lancashire West into your existing Will through a simple written instruction called a codicil.

  • Most people are surprised by how much their assets add up to. You don’t need to be wealthy to make a Will – or leave a legacy. After taking care of your loved ones, you can then choose to leave a Residuary legacy (a portion of what is left after all your other commitments have been met) – or a Pecuniary legacy (a gift of a specific amount) to Citizens Advice Lancashire West.

  • Leaving a gift to a charity such as Citizens Advice can lower the Inheritance Tax payable on your estate. Your solicitor can answer any questions you have about Inheritance Tax.

  • Simply that you wish your gift to go to Citizens Advice Lancashire West.

To continue our vital work we need your support, so please consult a solicitor soon – take care of your family and loved ones, and help us to take care of your community’s future.