Leave a gift in your will
By leaving a gift in your will, you give people with MS, MND, Parkinson’s, stroke, and other neurological conditions access to vital respite and support. Your generosity also gives their carers the break they desperately need.
Free wills service
We know that writing your will can feel difficult and confusing at times. Our free will service is supported by top solicitors in Scotland, Brodies LLP, using their digital service, Wills by Brodies.
If you would prefer to go down the traditional Wills route, or would like to update an existing Will, Brodies LLP offer a 10% discount to friends of Leuchie.
There is no obligation to include Leuchie in your will. If you do decide to leave a legacy to Leuchie, know that it will have a lasting impact on the families who rely on the life-enhancing breaks and support services we provide.
You can do this quickly from the comfort of your own home, with follow up support from a Wills by Brodies solicitor.
If you choose to take advantage of the Wills by Brodies service, please read our short eligibility terms and conditions.
This service is entirely free for our supporters, but the charity does cover the cost of the wills. Please note that you will incur charges if you opt for any additional services.
Frequently asked questions
Your solicitor will be able to guide you on making a gift in your will. To start with, if you have not already made a will, do so. If you already have a will, speak to your solicitor about any changes you would like to make to it.
You simply need to declare in your will that you would like to leave a gift to Leuchie House (Charity No. SC042249) and include our details: Leuchie House, North Berwick, EH39 5NT. We recommend you do seek the advice of your solicitor, who will guide you on this.
You do not need to tell us if you have left a gift to Leuchie in your will. If you would like to let us know of your intentions or have any questions at all, please do call us on 01620 892 864 or email us at legacies@leuchiehouse.org.uk. You will be under no obligation to make a gift in your will.
Of course, if you do choose to inform us, we would love the opportunity to thank you by inviting you to events and keeping you up to date with news about Leuchie and our plans for the future.
You don't need to be wealthy to leave a gift to charity in your will. Legacy gifts, large or small, are all greatly valued and are an essential contribution towards our philanthropic income, helping to sustain what we do – supporting people with long term conditions and their carers and families.
We understand that you may want to leave a gift to a specific area close to your heart and you're entitled to do this. We do, however, encourage gifts left to us to be unrestricted and trust that we will use your gift where it is most needed at Leuchie at the time.
Every legacy made to a charitable body is free of inheritance tax, and this can often be a motivation to leave a legacy gift to a charity when writing your will. If you leave a significant proportion of your estate to charity, your estate may benefit from an overall reduced rate of inheritance tax. We recommend you talk to your solicitor for more details on tax exemptions and benefits.