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Leaving a gift in your Will to Dougie Mac can help us bring comfort to families at the toughest of times.
Thank you for considering leaving a gift in your Will to Dougie Mac. These very special gifts are vital to the specialist care and support we give to children, young adults and adults who are living with life-limiting or terminal conditions.
Writing a Will is the only way to make sure the people you care about are looked after when you die.
Planning for your future and making a Will can help you express your love for family, friends as well as the causes you care about.
Once your friends and family are taken care of, you may want to consider including Dougie Mac in your Will to help us reach more local people facing a life-limiting illness.
Twice a year, in May and October, we run our Make a Will Month campaign, giving you the opportunity to write your Will free of charge when you make an upfront donation or include Dougie Mac in your Will.
Dougie Mac were great when my Dad was diagnosed with lung cancer– not only were they there for Dad but for my Mum too. Whenever the nurses came to check on Dad, they’d always chat to mum about day to day things like shopping or what was on the TV.
We remember the hospice as a place of such caring and dignity, not somewhere that Dad just went to die.
Last year, I was interested in writing my Will through Dougie Mac’s Make a Will Month. I got in touch with a helpful solicitor who wrote my Will for free after I said I wanted to leave something to the hospice. It was so easy to do and gave me peace of mind that everything is sorted. I know my wishes will be taken care of and my family don’t have to worry about anything.
Remembering Dougie Mac in my Will means more local people will be able to receive the same great care we did.
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You can write your Will anytime throughout the year through Dougie Mac. We work with local solicitors and Online Will writers who will kindly waive their usual fee to draw up a basic Will in return for you making an upfront donation directly to the hospice and/or you can pledge to include a gift in your Will. Complete the enquiry form below to request more information.
We are a registered charity not part of the NHS and receive limited government funding.
The specialist care and support we provide to children, young adults and adults who are living with a life limiting or terminal illness is only possible because of the support and generosity from our community. Gifts in Wills contribute 15% of the overall income the hospice needs each year.
If you die without a Will, your estate will be distributed under the rules of intestacy, where a court and judge will decide what happens to your assets - which may not be what you want to happen.
Writing a Will ensures your wishes are carried out when you're no longer around.
Anyone over the age of 18 should write a Will. Your Will should then be updated in line with any changes in your life including having children, buying/moving house, getting married, divorced, change in financial status etc. to ensure it continues to reflect your wishes.
Your gift can be anything you choose, there are a few different types of gifts you may wish to think about:
Residuary gift – You may want to leave a percentage of your estate in your Will. This can range anywhere from 1% - 100%. For example, if the value of your estate totalled £100,000 and you pledged to leave Dougie Mac 1% of your estate, £1,000 would then be your gift to the hospice.
Pecuniary gift – You may want to leave a set amount of money in your Will. This can range anywhere from £500 - £500,000 plus.
Specific gift – You may want to leave a specific gift such as jewellery, artwork or shares.
However you decide to leave a gift, your gift to Dougie Mac is a legacy you can be proud of and will help us to continue to help local families in the future.
Yes, we have a partnership with Kwil who are online Will writer specialists. If you don’t have time to visit a solicitors in person or would simply prefer to do your Will from the comfort of your own home then this could be a good option for you.
Kwils helpline number is 0800 061 4934 should you need any support when completing your Will online.
If you are leaving a gift in your Will to Dougie Mac, please include the following details:
Dougie Mac Hospice
Barlaston Road,
Blurton,
Staffordshire,
ST3 3NZ
Our registered charity number 1071613.
We strongly advise that you use a solicitor to have your Will drafted or updated, especially if inheritance tax is payable on your estate.
If you already have a Will but would like to include a gift to Dougie Mac Hospice you can make a codicil, which is supplementary to your Will and can make simple changes or additions to it. We recommend you see a solicitor when making a codicil, so that they can advise you about the process and advise you accordingly.
Let your solicitor have the following details together with a note of the cash sum, share of residue or item you wish to leave:
Dougie Mac Hospice
Barlaston Road,
Blurton,
Staffordshire,
ST3 3NZ
Our registered charity number 1071613
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