{"id":18903,"date":"2025-08-01T14:34:59","date_gmt":"2025-08-01T13:34:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.familyfund.org.uk\/?page_id=18903"},"modified":"2025-09-11T14:26:55","modified_gmt":"2025-09-11T13:26:55","slug":"frequently-asked-questions","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.familyfund.org.uk\/get-involved\/leave-a-gift-in-your-will\/frequently-asked-questions\/","title":{"rendered":"Frequently asked questions"},"content":{"rendered":"<html><body><nav class=\"table-of-contents\">\n    <h2 class=\"table-of-contents__heading\" id=\"on-this-page\">On this page<\/h2>\n            <ol class=\"table-of-contents__list\">\n                            <li class=\"table-of-contents__item\">\n                    <span class=\"table-of-contents__dash\"><\/span>\n                    \n                    <a class=\"table-of-contents__link\" href=\"#i-d-like-to-know-more-about-making-a-will\">\n                        I&rsquo;d like to know more about making a will\n                    <\/a>\n                <\/li>\n                            <li class=\"table-of-contents__item\">\n                    <span class=\"table-of-contents__dash\"><\/span>\n                    \n                    <a class=\"table-of-contents__link\" href=\"#i-have-a-question-about-leaving-a-gift-to-family-fund\">\n                        I have a question about leaving a gift to Family Fund\n                    <\/a>\n                <\/li>\n                            <li class=\"table-of-contents__item\">\n                    <span class=\"table-of-contents__dash\"><\/span>\n                    \n                    <a class=\"table-of-contents__link\" href=\"#i-d-like-to-know-more-about-family-fund-s-free-will-writing-service\">\n                        I&rsquo;d like to know more about Family Fund&rsquo;s free will writing service\n                    <\/a>\n                <\/li>\n                            <li class=\"table-of-contents__item\">\n                    <span class=\"table-of-contents__dash\"><\/span>\n                    \n                    <a class=\"table-of-contents__link\" href=\"#i-d-like-to-contact-family-fund-to-find-out-more-or-inform-you-about-a-pledge\">\n                        I&rsquo;d like to contact Family Fund to find out more or inform you about a pledge\n                    <\/a>\n                <\/li>\n                    <\/ol>\n    <\/nav>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"i-d-like-to-know-more-about-making-a-will\">I&rsquo;d like to know more about making a will<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"expander expander--minimised \">\n            \n\n    \n\n<div class=\"inner-blocks-wrapper\">\n    \n<button class=\"expander__button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"expander-content\">\n            \n    \n    \n    \n<div class=\"inner-blocks-wrapper\">\n    \n\n<p>How do I make a will?<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"expander-content\" class=\"expander__content\">\n            \n    \n    \n\n<div class=\"inner-blocks-wrapper\">\n    \n\n<p>Most people use a professional will writer or solicitor to guide them through the will writing process, either locally or online. To make the process easier for Family Fund supporters, we&rsquo;ve partnered with Octopus Legacy to offer a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.familyfund.org.uk\/get-involved\/leave-a-gift-in-your-will\/make-your-will-for-free\/\">free will writing service<\/a> online, on the phone or in person. Alternatively, if you&rsquo;d prefer to use a solicitor&nbsp;close to you, you can find one on&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/eu-west-1.protection.sophos.com\/?d=hs-sales-engage.com&amp;u=aHR0cHM6Ly9jd1NZejA0Lm5hMS5ocy1zYWxlcy1lbmdhZ2UuY29tL0N0Yy9HQysyMzI4NC9jd1NZejA0L0prTTItNnFjVzZOMXZIWTZsWjNubFZfMTBRMzhaSkdGRlcxZlRxaEo3aGs0a3dXM3I0UDM0Nkc2N2JqVzg0SzZyazd4Y0REUE40TFhzdERIZ2g4TFc4a2tyWV8zcmhjMURXMUwzMERYMUxTZFpsVzI3eHNQbDNNZ2ZnblZCaHo4UzNMSExSbVczc3h4TmQyMHQ1YzJONTRzTHNkM3FWMDdXMW5CNmZfN2JsVkZMVzJLQmc2YzhQbmpYM1cybVE3UVg3SFhLTDFXMmdkUFR6MVBNNjlkTjZNZ2RrQzFrNExtTjZEdGtyVjE2RmY0VzFqODZiZjJXcS1sTlczNkdweXkxZ2hiem5XM3pMV20xMXJsblB6VzR4WWpKYjdTTDJmWlcyZmhwWC0zZjlnTlpmNzZHRDhIMDQ=&amp;i=NjczMmZjZGRiZDcwZmUzOTExYzdmYTFm&amp;t=UTZoTDl4SjRxK21Ta0ZHc3hXaEgzM1J6MVBDUkpFcUJhbkJtVGgzMUx4UT0=&amp;h=ae929dfb49bb49fbb7ca58b74a3c61b1&amp;s=AVNPUEhUT0NFTkNSWVBUSVZTYOASiwfPd1ZbT3EDKTTYYcZfPU9HfQTgEtX98chD5Q\">The Law Society.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"expander expander--minimised \">\n            \n\n    \n\n<div class=\"inner-blocks-wrapper\">\n    \n<button class=\"expander__button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"expander-content\">\n            \n    \n    \n    \n<div class=\"inner-blocks-wrapper\">\n    \n\n<p>How much does it cost to make a will?<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"expander-content\" class=\"expander__content\">\n            \n    \n    \n\n<div class=\"inner-blocks-wrapper\">\n    \n\n<p>The cost of making a will can vary, depending on the website, organisation or solicitor you use. It&rsquo;s your right to compare prices and choose the best provider for your needs. To make the process easier for Family Fund supporters, we&rsquo;ve partnered with Octopus Legacy to offer a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.familyfund.org.uk\/get-involved\/leave-a-gift-in-your-will\/make-your-will-for-free\/\">free will writing service<\/a> online, on the phone or in person.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"expander expander--minimised \">\n            \n\n    \n\n<div class=\"inner-blocks-wrapper\">\n    \n<button class=\"expander__button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"expander-content\">\n            \n    \n    \n    \n<div class=\"inner-blocks-wrapper\">\n    \n\n<p>Do I have to be wealthy to leave a gift in my will?<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"expander-content\" class=\"expander__content\">\n            \n    \n    \n\n<div class=\"inner-blocks-wrapper\">\n    \n\n<p>No, a gift in your will of any size makes a very real difference to the families of tomorrow, offering them essential support they wouldn&rsquo;t otherwise be able to afford.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"expander expander--minimised \">\n            \n\n    \n\n<div class=\"inner-blocks-wrapper\">\n    \n<button class=\"expander__button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"expander-content\">\n            \n    \n    \n    \n<div class=\"inner-blocks-wrapper\">\n    \n\n<p>Will I pay less tax if I leave a gift in my will to Family Fund?<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"expander-content\" class=\"expander__content\">\n            \n    \n    \n\n<div class=\"inner-blocks-wrapper\">\n    \n\n<p>Any gifts left in your will to any registered UK charities, including Family Fund, can help reduce the amount of inheritance tax that will be paid on your estate.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"i-have-a-question-about-leaving-a-gift-to-family-fund\">I have a question about leaving a gift to Family Fund<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"expander expander--minimised \">\n            \n\n    \n\n<div class=\"inner-blocks-wrapper\">\n    \n<button class=\"expander__button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"expander-content\">\n            \n    \n    \n    \n<div class=\"inner-blocks-wrapper\">\n    \n\n<p>What types of gift can I leave to Family Fund?<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"expander-content\" class=\"expander__content\">\n            \n    \n    \n\n<div class=\"inner-blocks-wrapper\">\n    \n\n<p>Your will writer can help you with the types of gift you can leave. There are two main types of gifts. A residuary gift &ndash; a percentage of your remaining estate after all other gifts are paid, such as gifts to family members. A pecuniary gift &ndash; specified monetary amount. Any gift makes a vital difference to a family in need.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"expander expander--minimised \">\n            \n\n    \n\n<div class=\"inner-blocks-wrapper\">\n    \n<button class=\"expander__button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"expander-content\">\n            \n    \n    \n    \n<div class=\"inner-blocks-wrapper\">\n    \n\n<p>What wording should I include in my will?<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"expander-content\" class=\"expander__content\">\n            \n    \n    \n\n<div class=\"inner-blocks-wrapper\">\n    \n\n<p>You&rsquo;re best to discuss this with your will provider or solicitor, as it depends on the type of gift you&rsquo;d like to leave. If you do choose to leave a gift to Family Fund, you&rsquo;ll need to include our full name, registered address and charity number: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Family Fund Trust, Registered charity number: 1053866<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Family Fund, Unit 3, Alpha Court, Monks Cross Drive, Huntington, YO32 9WN<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"expander expander--minimised \">\n            \n\n    \n\n<div class=\"inner-blocks-wrapper\">\n    \n<button class=\"expander__button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"expander-content\">\n            \n    \n    \n    \n<div class=\"inner-blocks-wrapper\">\n    \n\n<p>Do I need to tell Family Fund I have left you a gift in my will?<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"expander-content\" class=\"expander__content\">\n            \n    \n    \n\n<div class=\"inner-blocks-wrapper\">\n    \n\n<p>You don&rsquo;t have to tell us if you&rsquo;d prefer your decision to remain private. But if you wish to share it with us, we&rsquo;d love to hear from you so we can thank you and share examples of the difference you&rsquo;re making with your gift.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"i-d-like-to-know-more-about-family-fund-s-free-will-writing-service\">I&rsquo;d like to know more about Family Fund&rsquo;s free will writing service<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"expander expander--minimised \">\n            \n\n    \n\n<div class=\"inner-blocks-wrapper\">\n    \n<button class=\"expander__button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"expander-content\">\n            \n    \n    \n    \n<div class=\"inner-blocks-wrapper\">\n    \n\n<p>Who provides Family Fund&rsquo;s free will service?<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"expander-content\" class=\"expander__content\">\n            \n    \n    \n\n<div class=\"inner-blocks-wrapper\">\n    \n\n<p>We&rsquo;ve partnered with Octopus Legacy who provide an expert will writing service. They aim to make writing your will more simple, easy and convenient. You can use this service or seek further independent local advice. You can use our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.familyfund.org.uk\/get-involved\/leave-a-gift-in-your-will\/make-your-will-for-free\/\">free will writing service<\/a> online, on the phone or in person.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"expander expander--minimised \">\n            \n\n    \n\n<div class=\"inner-blocks-wrapper\">\n    \n<button class=\"expander__button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"expander-content\">\n            \n    \n    \n    \n<div class=\"inner-blocks-wrapper\">\n    \n\n<p>What kind of will can I make for free?<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"expander-content\" class=\"expander__content\">\n            \n    \n    \n\n<div class=\"inner-blocks-wrapper\">\n    \n\n<p>Our free wills service is for basic wills only. If you need a more complex or urgent will, there may be a charge which is discounted for Family Fund supporters.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"expander expander--minimised \">\n            \n\n    \n\n<div class=\"inner-blocks-wrapper\">\n    \n<button class=\"expander__button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"expander-content\">\n            \n    \n    \n    \n<div class=\"inner-blocks-wrapper\">\n    \n\n<p>What if I live in Scotland or Northern Ireland?<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"expander-content\" class=\"expander__content\">\n            \n    \n    \n\n<div class=\"inner-blocks-wrapper\">\n    \n\n<p>Due to a difference in legacy laws, we&rsquo;re afraid you won&rsquo;t be able to create your will online. You can still take advantage of our free will offer by calling Octopus on <a href=\"tel:\">020 4525 3605<\/a> and arranging an appointment by phone, video or in person. Remember to quote Family Fund.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"expander expander--minimised \">\n            \n\n    \n\n<div class=\"inner-blocks-wrapper\">\n    \n<button class=\"expander__button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"expander-content\">\n            \n    \n    \n    \n<div class=\"inner-blocks-wrapper\">\n    \n\n<p>Do I have to leave a gift to Family Fund?<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"expander-content\" class=\"expander__content\">\n            \n    \n    \n\n<div class=\"inner-blocks-wrapper\">\n    \n\n<p>You don&rsquo;t have to leave a gift to us to use our free wills service and it&rsquo;s accessible to all. But we&rsquo;d love it if you would consider a legacy gift with us to support families right across the UK.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"expander expander--minimised \">\n            \n\n    \n\n<div class=\"inner-blocks-wrapper\">\n    \n<button class=\"expander__button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"expander-content\">\n            \n    \n    \n    \n<div class=\"inner-blocks-wrapper\">\n    \n\n<p>Can I amend my will?<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"expander-content\" class=\"expander__content\">\n            \n    \n    \n\n<div class=\"inner-blocks-wrapper\">\n    \n\n<p>As part of registering your free will online, Octopus Legacy will ask you to subscribe to their will amendment service, allowing you to change details of your will at any time. This is free for the first year and &pound;10 per year after that, a significant saving as compared to other will writing services. You are able to opt out of this service at any time by logging into your account.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"i-d-like-to-contact-family-fund-to-find-out-more-or-inform-you-about-a-pledge\">I&rsquo;d like to contact Family Fund to find out more or inform you about a pledge<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To find out more about leaving a gift in your will to Family Fund or to tell us about a gift you&rsquo;ve included in your will, please fill in the form below.<\/p>\n\n\n<script>\nvar gform;gform||(document.addEventListener(\"gform_main_scripts_loaded\",function(){gform.scriptsLoaded=!0}),document.addEventListener(\"gform\/theme\/scripts_loaded\",function(){gform.themeScriptsLoaded=!0}),window.addEventListener(\"DOMContentLoaded\",function(){gform.domLoaded=!0}),gform={domLoaded:!1,scriptsLoaded:!1,themeScriptsLoaded:!1,isFormEditor:()=>\"function\"==typeof 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