Legacies
Information for Solicitors
The suggested wording for a Residuary bequest is:
I GIVE all (or ..... share) of the residue of my real and personal Estate (out of which shall be paid my funeral and testamentary expenses and my debts) [and any property over which I have at my death any general power of appointment] (and such Estate and the property which from time to time represents it is referred to in this Will as 'the Trust Fund') to my Trustees upon trust for Barnardo's of Tanners Lane, Barkingside, Ilford, Essex IG6 1QG for its general purposes and absolutely.
THE receipt of the person who appears to my Trustees to be the Treasurer or other proper officer of Barnardo's shall be a good discharge to my Trustees.
The suggested wording for a Pecuniary bequest is:
I GIVE to Barnardo's of Tanners Lane, Barkingside, Ilford, Essex IG6 1QG the sum of ______ pounds (£____) to be applied for its general purposes AND I DIRECT that the receipt of the Treasurer or other proper officer of Barnardo's shall be good and sufficient discharge.
Your solicitor will be able to advise you on the appropriate wording for a Specific bequest. Please note that making changes directly onto your Will can invalidate the whole document. We strongly recommend, therefore, that you consult your solicitor. Please also note that the wording of bequests may differ in Scotland. Your solicitor will be able to advise you on the correct terms.
