Gifts in Wills

Leaving a gift in your Will is a very special way to support North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust. By doing so you can leave a lasting legacy that will help patients, staff, visitors and the wider community for years to come.

Your support can help support the purchase of advanced medical equipment, improved patient services or the refurbishing of facilities and wards, which make a lasting difference to your local hospital.

Our charitable status (Registered charity number: 1057682) can help reduce the inheritance tax your loved ones have to pay. You can find more information about the tax benefits of leaving a legacy to a cause you care about on the Money Advice Service website.

Find out more about how your money can make a difference and why we need your support.

What is a legacy gift?

A legacy is a gift, whether monetary or otherwise, that someone can choose to leave to a charity in their will. 

The most common legacy gifts are:

• A cash gift (Pecuniary gift) – a gift of a specific sum of money
• A percentage of your estate (Residuary gift) – This is a percentage of all your estate following the payment of tax, expenses and the distribution of other bequests
• An item (Specific gift) – any specific non-monetary items such as valuables or artwork 

How do I leave a gift in my will?

Writing or updating your will can bring huge peace of mind. It ensures that your estate and possessions will be distributed according to your wishes. We know it’s an important personal decision, and we understand that your loved ones come first.

Once you’ve taken care of the people close to you, if you have decided you would like to leave a gift to our hospitals we are delighted to offer you an exclusive opportunity to write, or update your will for free through Guardian Angel. 

As one of the fastest growing online will writers in the UK. It’s quick, easy, and each will is checked by legal experts.

Guardian Angel also offer telephone and face to face will writing services if you would rather speak to a solicitor, to find out more and to book an appointment simply call the team on 0800 773 4014.

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