A gift to bring hope to families affected by PSP & CBD.
Writing a Will is one of the best ways to make sure the people we love are looked after and that the things we care about can live on.
After taking care of the people closest to you, you may also choose to leave a gift in your Will for a charity you care about.
If PSPA has made a difference to you or your loved one when it mattered the most, we hope you choose to leave a gift in your Will to PSPA and help bring hope to people affected by Progressive Supranuclear Palsy and Corticobasal Degeneration.
Your gift, whatever its size, could help make sure that people living with these rare neurodegenerative conditions and their families continue to get the support they need.
No matter what you decide, we still want to help you write your Will. PSPA offers free Will writing services, either with a local solicitor or online, with no obligation to leave a gift to us.
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Write your Will for FREE with a local solicitor
Available in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland
If you feel more comfortable sitting down with a solicitor to discuss your wishes, our free Will writing service through the National Free Wills Network could be right for you.
For a limited time, you can create or update your Will for free with an experienced local solicitor who participates in the National Free Wills Network.
Getting started is simple.
Request an information pack from PSPA and, with your permission, we’ll pass your details to the National Free Wills Network. They’ll send you a bespoke pack containing everything you need to know, along with a list of participating solicitors near you. PSPA pays a special rate to the solicitor to write or update a * simple single or mirror Will, so there’s no cost to you.
Most importantly, you’re not obligated to leave a gift to PSPA when using our free Will service. But we hope that, once you’ve taken care of your loved ones, you might consider remembering PSPA too.
* If your Will is more complex, your chosen solicitor will speak to you about any potential costs beforehand, so you won’t suddenly face an unexpected bill.
Please note that this is a limited offer and may be withdrawn when capacity is reached.
Request My Free Wills Pack
What happens when I request a pack?
You’ll receive:
- A free information pack from the National Free Wills Network within two weeks by post, unless you request email.
- Details of solicitors near you who participate in the National Free Wills Network.
- Information explaining what to do next to arrange your free Will.
Any details you provide will be passed to the National Free Wills Network so they can send your pack to you.
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Write your Will online for FREE
Sometimes finding the time to visit a solicitor isn’t easy.
That’s why we’ve partnered with FreeWills.co.uk to offer a free online Will writing service, allowing you to write your Will online from the comfort of your home. You’ll be guided through straightforward questions about you, your wishes and the people and causes that matter to you.
Once your personalised Will has been created, you can print it and sign it in the presence of two witnesses to make it legally valid. A solicitor checks, vets, and approves your Will, giving you added reassurance throughout the process.
And, just like our solicitor service, there is no obligation to include a gift to PSPA.
If you have PSP or CBD, or you’re unsure whether you can self-certify that you have testamentary capacity, please contact FreeWills.co.uk before starting your Will by emailing support@freewills.co.uk. They can advise you based on your individual circumstances.
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Find your own solicitor to write your Will
You may already have a solicitor you trust, have more complex circumstances, or simply prefer to find and pay for your own solicitor. A solicitor can help you write or update your Will and make sure your wishes are recorded clearly and legally.
If you’d like to find a solicitor for Will writing in your area, the following professional directories can help:
England and Wales:
Law Society – Find a Solicitor
Scotland:
Law Society of Scotland – Find a Solicitor
Northern Ireland:
Law Society of Northern Ireland – Find a Solicitor
If you choose your own solicitor rather than one of PSPA’s free Will services, the solicitor’s normal fees will apply.
Can I add a charity to my existing Will?
Yes. You don’t necessarily have to completely rewrite your Will if you decide you’d like to include a charity.
For a small change, such as adding a charity to your Will, a solicitor may be able to add a codicil (a legal document that makes an amendment to your existing Will).
Larger changes may mean that writing a new Will is more appropriate.
We recommend speaking to your solicitor or Will-writing professional before making any changes.
Get tax benefits from your gift
A gift to PSPA in your Will is exempt from Inheritance Tax. You can also cut the percentage the taxman takes in Inheritance Tax if you leave at least 10% of your estate to charity in your Will. For more information, visit www.gov.uk/inheritance-tax
Personal Experiences
Each experience of PSP or CBD may have similarities, but will also differ in many ways.
We understand, therefore, that there are many reasons why you may want to include a gift to PSPA in your Will. Every gift will be personal to you and the experiences you have lived.
Here are a few of our supporters who share details of why they have included a gift to PSPA in their Will.
“It hit really hit hard that very few healthcare professionals had heard of PSP. Leaving a gift to PSPA in my Will was an easy way to help with that problem. To help raise awareness, ensure support for people living with the condition continues, and aid research, all in mum’s name.”
Jeanette Quinn
“Mum leaned heavily on the support PSPA offered via the helpline and the Family and Friends days, that’s why she wanted to leave a legacy to the charity. Leaving money in her Will to PSPA was, for Mum, an obvious way to help others dealing with this ‘brute of a disease’.”
Jenny Allen
Leaving a gift to PSPA in your Will
For many people, leaving a gift to charity in their Will is a way to continue supporting something they cared deeply about during their lifetime.
Perhaps someone you love lived with PSP or CBD.
Perhaps PSPA was there when your family needed information, reassurance or someone who understood.
Or perhaps you simply share our hope that, one day, people diagnosed with PSP & CBD will face a very different future.
Whatever your reason, choosing to leave a charitable gift in your Will is entirely personal.
And you don’t need to leave a large amount to make a difference.
After you’ve looked after your family and friends, a gift of any size can help us continue supporting families and investing in a better future for people affected by PSP & CBD.
CONTACT US
For more details on writing your Will, download our Gifts in Wills Guide below or contact Lynn O’Gorman, Head of Fundraising, on the details provided.
Tel: 01327 356 130
Email: lynn.ogorman@pspassociation.org.uk
If you would like to chat to someone about leaving a gift to PSPA in your Will, please get in touch with the fundraising team using the details below.
Tel:01327 322414
Email: fundraising@pspassociation.org.uk
