Leaving a Gift in your Will
Leaving a Gift in your Will
You can help shape and protect the future of your family, friends and community, by leaving a gift in your will to St. James’s Hospital. Every gift makes a difference to the treatment of our patients. Making a will now, allows you to organise everything the way you want it. For many people, this is a great comfort and can remove some worries. All adults should have a will and it can be changed at any time. We would be delighted if you would consider making a gift in your will to St James’s.
Contact: 01 428 4086 ask@supportstjames.ie
Download our information leaflet here.
When making a will, after you have provided for your loved ones, there are a number of different options that you can consider:
- A financial gift
- A gift of an asset you have eg jewellery, property, paintings
- A gift of company shares
As a registered charity, your legacy to St. James’s Hospital will be exempt from inheritance tax.
We set out here some suggested wording against such gifts but we do encourage you to always consult with your solicitor, who will be able to advise you.
Sample Wording for Residents in the Republic of Ireland
Financial Gift:
“I give the sum of €………. (in figures and words) to St. James’s Hospital Foundation, Dublin (Charity Number CHY7269) to be used for the general charitable purposes of St. James’s Hospital, Dublin. I direct that the receipt from the CEO of the St. James’s Hospital Foundation shall be sufficient discharge to my Executor(s)”.
Gift of an Asset – something that you own, including company shares
“I give my ….(insert full description and location) to St. James’s Hospital Foundation, Dublin (Charity Number CHY7269) to be used for the general charitable purposes of St. James’s Hospital, Dublin. I direct that the receipt from the CEO of the St James Hospital Foundation shall be sufficient discharge to my Executor(s)”.
Residual Gift – what is left after everything else has been looked after
“I give the whole (or a …%share) of the residue of my estate to St. James’s Hospital Foundation, Dublin (Charity Number CHY7269) to be used for the general charitable purposes of St. James’s Hospital, Dublin. I direct that the receipt from the CEO of the St. James’s Hospital Foundation shall be sufficient discharge to my Executor(s)”.
If you particularly wanted to leave a gift to specific area of St. James’s Hospital, please state this in your will and your wishes can then be followed through.
If you live outside of the Republic of Ireland, please get in touch with us for further information and also speak with your solicitor.
Contact: 01 428 4086 ask@supportstjames.ie
My Legacy Week
This Legacy Week, St. James’s Hospital Foundation, asks you to continue to support us by leaving a gift in your will, after you have taken care of your family and loved ones. Large or small, it is a special and personal way to make an impact on causes you cherish most for the future.
We are part of My Legacy, an umbrella group of over 50 Irish charities who work together to highlight how important it is for everybody to have a will and to ask people to remember a charity they care about, once all other important decisions have been made.
Many Irish people put off making a will even though it is not a daunting experience and can give you peace of mind.
You can learn more about leaving a gift in your will at www.mylegacy.ie
To discuss a gift to St James’s Hospital specifically, please contact: 01 428 4086 ask@supportstjames.ie
Letting us Know
Making a will is a private matter, but if you would like to inform us of your intentions, and discuss the options, we would be delighted to talk to you. All conversations will be treated in the strictest confidence and there is no expectations from us. We are here to assist you explore your options. Please contact us:
01 428 4086 ask@supportstjames.ie