Information for Solicitors
My Legacy represents over 60 Irish charities and non-profit organisations. Our aim is to promote will making and charitable bequests in Ireland.
We understand that people making wills rely on the professional, impartial advice of their solicitor to ensure their wishes are carried out. To facilitate the needs of solicitors when including a charitable bequest in a will, we have included a list of a broad range of charities and non-profit organisations that your clients can browse.
Please click here for list of our member groups.
Below is some sample wording for the inclusion of a charitable bequest in a client's will:
For a gift of the residue of an estate:
"I give to (insert name of organisation) of (insert address of organisation), 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 Organisation 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 (insert name of organisation) of (insert address of organisation), and I direct that the receipt of the Treasurer or other proper officer for the time being of the said Organisation shall be proper and sufficient discharge for the same".
