A 'legacy' is a donation made to charity in your will. It gives you the opportunity to support the work of a cause close to your heart or support in a way you may not have been able to do during your lifetime. It also means that your generosity will be remembered and appreciated for years to come by people living with MS.
A will is a way to ensure your possessions and finances are distributed according to your wishes. It is about remembering the people and the causes that you care about. The idea of making a will is something, which may make us feel uncomfortable. However, it is something that all of us should do at an early age to ease the burden of the loved ones we leave behind.
A will is a legal document and we recommend that you obtain the advice of a Solicitor. There are four types of legacies. Provision for a legacy can be made in your original will or MS Ireland can be added as a recipient at any stage using a Codicil form.
Any bequests you make in your Will to a registered Charity are exempt from Gift or Inheritance Tax. Bequests to MS Ireland are Tax Free.
For further information on legacies:
Log onto www.mylegacy.ie
Call 01 6781600
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Published by: MS Ireland on Wednesday December 09 2009
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