Leave a gift in your Will
Leave a gift in your Will, for lives without limits
One in six of us in the UK are living with arthritis. For too many of us, life is limited by pain, fatigue and stiffness. A gift in your Will could help us find better treatments, better support and ultimately, a cure.
Arthritis UK is working towards a future where arthritis no longer forces people to give up their independence, leave their jobs or stop doing the things they love. A future where life comes first. Through our research and campaigning, we’re making change happen. So no more of life’s moments are lost to pain.
Free Gifts in Wills guide: Your guide to writing your Will
Our Gifts in Wills guide contains useful information about our work, the difference a gift like yours could make, and answers frequently asked questions about the Will writing process. A free copy will be sent to the email address you provide us.
If you prefer to receive a copy of the guide by post, or if you have questions, please contact our Gifts in Wills team at giftsinwills@arthritis-uk.org.
Will writing made easy
Writing your Will is one of the most important things you’ll ever do, giving you peace of mind that your affairs are in order, your loved ones protected, and your wishes will be carried out. Our step-by-step guide will help you get started.
Will writing made easyCommon questions answered around what happens if you don't have a Will, why it's better to make a Will, types of Wills and legacy gifts as well as helpful information around working out your estate, Inheritance Tax and keeping your Will in a safe place.
Useful information about WillsArthritis UK partners with the National Free Wills Network to bring you a free Will writing service. The service finds solicitors near you who you can meet with face to face at a time that suits you. So it's really easy to have your Will written or updated for free.
Your free Will writing serviceHow it works
At Arthritis UK, we’re dedicated to finding better treatments, better support and ultimately, a cure.
A gift in your Will could fund breakthrough research, help people get the vital support they need or advance our work with policymakers to get arthritis taken seriously. It's a lasting commitment to future generations and leaving a gift is easier than you might think.
Here's how to get started:
- Request your free Gifts in Wills Guide to learn more about how we can support you.
- Learn more about writing a Will, inheritance tax and managing your affairs.
- Use our Inheritance Tax calculator to estimate how much tax might be due on your estate and find out how a gift in your Will to charity could reduce your tax bill.
- Use our free Will writing service to write or update your Will with a solicitor.
Imagine a future where no life is limited by arthritis. A gift in your Will could make that possible.
Contact our Gifts in Wills teamPlease contact Gill and Anna in our Gifts in Wills team if you have any questions or need any further information. We’d love to hear from you.
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The difference a gift in your Will could make
When you leave a gift in your Will to Arthritis UK, you’re joining a community of supporters whose kindness and generosity have brought us our greatest moments to date. Thanks to very special gifts like these, new ways to treat, manage and live with the pain of arthritis are being discovered every day.
Frequently asked questionsWhat happens if I don’t have a Will?When a person dies without leaving a valid Will, their property (the estate) must be shared out according to certain rules. These are called the rules of intestacy. Only married or civil partners and some other close relatives can inherit under the rules of intestacy. If there are no surviving relatives who can inherit under the rules of intestacy, the estate passes to the Crown. What happens if I do have a Will?The named executors in your Will (the people nominated to deal with your estate) will need to get what is known as a grant of probate (in Scotland, this is called confirmation). Your executors will then be able to distribute your estate in line with your wishes specified in your Will. Why do I need to update my existing Will?Solicitors recommend we update our Wills every 5 to 7 years to ensure they still reflect our wishes, especially if:
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Contact our Gifts in Wills teamPlease contact Gill and Anna in our Gifts in Wills team if you have any questions or need any further information. We’d love to hear from you.
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