Frequently Asked Questions
No. You are under no obligation to tell us, and we completely respect your right to privacy.
If you do choose to let us know, it allows us to thank you personally and ensure we understand your wishes. We will always communicate with you in a way that suits you.
If you do choose to let us know, it allows us to thank you personally and ensure we understand your wishes. We will always communicate with you in a way that suits you.
Many people choose to leave their gift unrestricted so it can be used wherever the need is greatest in the future. This gives us the flexibility to respond to changing circumstances and continue our work long term.
If you are considering leaving a gift for a particular purpose, we recommend speaking with us first so we can ensure your wishes can be honoured in a sustainable way.
If you are considering leaving a gift for a particular purpose, we recommend speaking with us first so we can ensure your wishes can be honoured in a sustainable way.
Gifts to UK registered charities are generally exempt from Inheritance Tax. In some cases, leaving a gift to charity may reduce the overall amount of tax payable on your estate.
Tax rules can be complex, so we recommend seeking advice from a solicitor or professional adviser about your individual circumstances.
Tax rules can be complex, so we recommend seeking advice from a solicitor or professional adviser about your individual circumstances.
Yes. You can review or change your will at any time.
If you already have a will, you may be able to make changes by adding a codicil, rather than writing a new will.
If you already have a will, you may be able to make changes by adding a codicil, rather than writing a new will.
No. Gifts of all sizes make a difference. Many people choose to leave a small percentage of their estate, which can be a simple and flexible way to support a cause they care about, while still providing for family and friends.
A will ensures that your wishes are clearly set out and that the people and causes important to you are looked after.
Without a will, decisions about your estate may not reflect what you would have wanted.
Without a will, decisions about your estate may not reflect what you would have wanted.
To ensure your gift reaches us correctly, please include our full charity details:
The Orpheus Centre
Registered Charity Number 1105213
North Park Lane, Godstone, Surrey RH9 8ND
The Orpheus Centre
Registered Charity Number 1105213
North Park Lane, Godstone, Surrey RH9 8ND
Executors are responsible for administering your estate and carrying out the instructions in your will.
You may choose a trusted family member or friend, or appoint a professional such as a solicitor. It’s important to choose someone you feel confident will manage your affairs responsibly.
You may choose a trusted family member or friend, or appoint a professional such as a solicitor. It’s important to choose someone you feel confident will manage your affairs responsibly.
The cost of making a will depends on how straightforward it is.
Simple wills are often low cost or sometimes free, while more complex wills may require specialist advice and involve additional costs.
Simple wills are often low cost or sometimes free, while more complex wills may require specialist advice and involve additional costs.
You are not required to use a solicitor, but professional advice can provide reassurance that your will is valid and clearly reflects your wishes.
If you would like to use a solicitor, you can find one through the Law Society. Some people also choose to use online will writing services.
If you would like to use a solicitor, you can find one through the Law Society. Some people also choose to use online will writing services.
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