Wording to leave gift in your will

If you do decide to leave a legacy to Farleigh Hospice, the following wording is suggested for your Will or Codicil. Take these specimen legacy clauses with you when you see your solicitor as this will help save you and your solicitor time and effort. However you decide to help us, you can be sure of making a vital contribution to the future of hospice care in mid Essex.

“Family and Friends First Legacy”
Known legally as a Residual Legacy. Model wording for inclusion in your Will
“I bequeath to Farleigh Hospice, registered charity number 284670, of North Court Road,
Chelmsford CM1 7FH, the whole [or__%] of my residuary estate to be applied to the
general purposes of the said Charity. The receipt of the Secretary or other authorised
officer of the said Charity shall be sufficient discharge to my Executors”.

“Cash Legacy”
Known legally as a Pecuniary Legacy.  Model wording for inclusion in your Will
“I bequeath to Farleigh Hospice, registered charity number 284670, of North Court Road,
Chelmsford CM1 7FH, the sum of £______ to be applied to the general purposes of the said
Charity. The receipt of the Secretary or other authorised officer of the said Charity shall be sufficient discharge to my Executors”.

“Legacy in Kind”
Known legally as a Specific Legacy. Model wording for inclusion in your Will
“I bequeath to Farleigh Hospice, registered charity number 284670, of North Court Road,
Chelmsford CM1 7FH, my [short description of property given] to be applied to the general
purposes of the said Charity. The receipt of the Secretary or other authorised officer of
the said Charity shall be sufficient discharge to my Executors”.