Legacies – wording examples

Legacies – wording examples

If you wish to remember Mountain Rescue England and Wales in your Will, it's important to ensure there is no misunderstanding. Your Will needs to be specifically worded to the type of legacy you wish to bequest. Please also remember to use our full name Mountain Rescue England and Wales and the correct charity number 222596. Your solicitor can refer to specific wording, which will ensure that your wishes are accurately followed. Some examples are:

A share of your estate – residuary bequest (a proportion)
I give all/a share of (please state fraction/percentage) of the residue of my real and personal estate absolutely to Mountain Rescue England and Wales, 12 Edward VII Avenue, Newport NP20 4NF, Registered Charity Number 222596, to be applied by Mountain Rescue England and Wales for its charitable purposes, and I further direct that the receipt of the Honorary Treasurer or any other proper officer of  Mountain Rescue England and Wales for the time being shall be sufficient discharge to my executors.

A specific sum – bequest
I give to Mountain Rescue England and Wales, 12 Edward VII Avenue, Newport NP20 4NF, Registered Charity Number 222596, absolutely, the sum (amount in figures, amount in words) to be applied by Mountain Rescue England and Wales for its charitable purposes, and I further direct that the receipt of the Honorary Treasurer or any other proper officer of Mountain Rescue England and Wales for the time being shall be sufficient discharge to my executors.

A specific item
I give to Mountain Rescue England and Wales, 12 Edward VII Avenue, Newport NP20 4NF, Registered Charity Number 222596, absolutely, (write in here whatever you wish to give) to be applied by Mountain Rescue England and Wales for its charitable purposes, and I further direct that the receipt of the Honorary Treasurer or any other proper officer of Mountain Rescue England and Walesfor the time being shall be sufficient discharge to my executors.