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Pledge a legacy to Arthritis Ireland

Legacies

Legacies are an important source of income for Arthritis Ireland. They provide us with essential funds that enable us to make long-term plans and ensure that we can continue our work of supporting the 1 in 6 Irish people affected by arthritis.
Making a will is often easier and less expensive than people imagine and a  valid will ensures that family members are provided for and are protected from unnecessary stress.

By making a will and pledging a legacy to Arthritis Ireland, you can help ensure that our work will continue to Inform, Enable and Empower people with arthritis nationwide.

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Keep your Will up-to-date

There are several good reasons for ensuring that you have a valid and up-to-date will:

  • To protect your loved ones

    • It is only by means of a valid will that you can be certain that your family and friends will be taken care of when you are no longer there.

  • To prevent legal problems

    • If you do not have a will or your will is out of date, it could be both costly and traumatic for your family to sort out.

  • To ensure proper care for your children

    • If you have very young children, making a will enables you to decide who will take care of them should the worst happen to you and/or your spouse.

  • To help a good cause and save tax

    • Once you have taken care of those who are close to you, you may like to remember organisations whose work you admire. Legacies to charity are exempt from tax. So, by leaving a gift to a charity, you will not only help improve the lives of others, you could also substantially reduce the amount of tax payable on your estate.

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Legacy types

If you would like to remember Arthritis Ireland in your will, there are three kinds of legacy you may leave:

  • Residuary

    • A residuary legacy is the gift of the residue of your estate, or a share of the residue, after other bequests to your family and friends and all debts, taxes and expenses have been paid. Generally, this is the kind of legacy that is of greatest benefit to us, as its value increases in line with the value of your estate.

  • Pecuniary

    • A pecuniary legacy is a specified sum of money, determined when the will or codicil is written.

  • Specific

    • When a particular item of value is bequeathed, this is a specific legacy. This can include stocks and shares, proceeds of a life assurance policy or property.

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Example of wording

Your solicitor may find the following wording helpful if you would like to remember Arthritis Ireland in your will.

For a gift of the residue of an estate:

 
I give to the Arthritis Ireland, 1 Clanwilliam Square, Grand Canal Quay Dublin 2 all (or a fraction) of the residue of my estate whatsoever and wheresoever, and I direct that the receipt of the Treasurer or other officer for the time being of the said Foundation shall be a full and sufficient discharge of the same.
 

For a gift of a fixed sum or specific item:

 
I give the sum of €_______ or I bequeath (the item specified) __________ to Arthritis Ireland, 1 Clanwilliam Square, Grand Canal Quay Dublin 2, and I direct that the Treasurer or other proper officer for the time being of the said Foundation shall be proper and sufficient discharge for the same.
 

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If you have an existing will

If you already have a will, it is easy to amend it and include a gift to Arthritis Ireland. Minor changes like this do not require a new will, as an existing will can be amended by completing a codicil, which your solicitor can help you draw up.

If you wish to make a legacy to Arthritis Ireland or would like further information, please contact Nichola Mullen on 01 647 205 or nmullen@arthritisireland.ie.