In law, a charity is simply another person. So just as you can leave a gift of money to a family relative, you can leave a gift to any charity. Options for giving gifts to minors

The new will should begin with a clause stating that it revokes all previous wills and codicils. The old will should be destroyed. Revoking a will means that the will is no longer legally valid. Destroying a will A witness or the married partner of a witness cannot benefit from a will. If a witness is a beneficiary (or the married partner or civil partner of a beneficiary), the will is still valid but the beneficiary will not be able to inherit under the will. Solicitors can set their own charges for drawing up a will. If your will is complex it might be more expensive.a single person, who wishes to leave specific gifts to friends and family and the rest of the estate to one person, equally to his or her children, or to a charity

November: Will Aid is a partnership between solicitors and nine UK charities. The list of participating solicitors goes live on 1 September. It's recommended you book an appointment early to secure a place. if your circumstances have changed, it is important that you make a will to ensure that your money and possessions are distributed according to your wishes. For example, if you have separated and your ex-partner now lives with someone else, you may want to change your will. If you are married or enter into a registered civil partnership, this will make any previous will you have made invalidYou might wish to leave money in trust for beneficiaries instead of having it all distributed immediately after you die. For example, you may wish to leave money for the benefit of young children or someone who cannot look after themselves, such as an adult with learning difficulties. If you want to set up a trust, you should consider using a solicitor to do this because mistakes are easy to make and legal difficulties can arise if this is not done properly. Some charitable organisations run a trustee service. Find out more about managing affairs for someone else. Do you need to use a solicitor Extra care needs to be taken when you are making a Will and including instructions about property (eg a house or a flat). In some cases, there may be a clause in the title deeds of a property called a ' survivorship destination' clause. These clauses can override what it says about the property in a Will. A solicitor can give advice about the impact of these clauses. For more information about what executors have to do, see Dealing with the financial affairs of someone who has died. Requirements for a valid will When it comes to executing a will, there are several differences between the rules in Scotland and Northern Ireland and those in England and Wales.

There are books which provide guidance on how to draw up a will. These can help you decide if you should draw up your own will and also help you decide if any of the pre-printed will forms available from stationers and charities are suitable. It is also possible to find help on the internet. As well this standard will template, we also offer a range of pre-edited wills that we have already customised to match common situations. From single person wills to mirror will templates, you can be sure that we will have a will pre-edited to suit you. You can browse the full range in our Wills section. What if I do not make a will? You should consider making a Will whether you are young or old, if you have a family to look after, or if you own a property or other valuable assets. The charity Will Aid has set up a partnership between certain solicitors and nine well-known charities.

You may need to think about who should look after any children under 16 and what provisions need to be made for them and any older children. If you want to do your own search, or if you want to search for the will of someone who died more than twelve months ago, you can do a general search.

If you are domiciled in Scotland (meaning that Scotland is your permanent home), you can make a Will as long as you are: 1. at least 12 years old, and 2. of sound mind. allocation does not have to be on an even basis - some beneficiaries could be given a greater share than others The most likely user would be a business owner who has remarried, but who has children from earlier relationships and does not want to 'disinherit' them.This section explains what should happen to a gift under the Will if a beneficiary renounces (ie gives up) their benefits under the Will. For example, the gift will usually pass as it would have had the renouncing beneficiary died before the testator.