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Gifts in wills

Gifts in wills fund over a third of Macmillan's work to support people living with cancer. Your legacy is more important today than ever before.
Leave a gift in your will to MacmillanGet a free gifts in wills guide
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How to leave a gift in your will

Including a gift to Macmillan in your will is an easy process. Find out about the different ways you can leave a gift as well as other things you need to consider when writing your will.
Leave a gift to Macmillan in your will
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Reasons to leave a gift in your will to Macmillan

Gifts in Wills fund a third of our work. Their huge positive impact helps us to invest in vital services for people living with cancer when they need them most, including financial and emotional support.
Find out what your gift could do
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Write your will for free with Macmillan

We have partnered with a panel of trusted will writing providers so you have the option to write your will for free. Find out how you can register. 
 
Register for free will service

Information for executors

Being an executor can feel complicated if you’re new to it. We have lots of information to help, including what to do if a gift has been left to Macmillan.
See information for executors

Come talk to us at an event

Meet us at one of our events and find out how you can create a lasting legacy with a gift in your will to Macmillan. Speak to a solicitor, and be treated to a free tour of the venue, or an activity. If no events are listed, you can register for future events.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is a gift in a will?

    A gift in a will (sometimes called a legacy gift) is a way of leaving something to a person or group after you die. There are different types of gifts you can leave in a will, such as money, part of your estate, or belongings. Many people choose to leave a gift in their will to charity, particularly if they have a personal connection to the cause. Find out how to leave a gift in your will to Macmillan..

  • How do I write a will for free?

    We offer a free will service, where we connect you with one of our will writing partners. They help you write your will free of charge. You may be able to write your free will online, via phone/video, through the post or at home depending on where you live. Learn more about Macmillan's Free Will Service.

  • Does Macmillan take part in Free Wills Month?

    Many charities offer free wills for Free Wills Month in March and October, but Macmillan offers free wills all year round for adults who are aged 18 or older. Find out more about Free Wills Month.

  • Can a charity be my executor?

    Some charities can act as executor of your will but it is important to make them aware of this when you write your will. Macmillan offer an Executor Service and would be honoured to take on this role for you.

  • The Telegraph partnership - What does it mean to leave a legacy?

    Leaving a legacy can mean different things to different people. Your legacy could be about how people remember you, or an impact you’ve made in your community. We explored what it means to leave a legacy as part of our partnership with The Telegraph.

  • Can I find out more about the Gift in Wills team?

    Our Gift in Wills team have a range of experiences and knowledge in legacy giving. Visit our Gifts in Wills team page to find out more.

Get in touch

Meet the Gifts in Wills team
Our team have a wide range of experiences and knowledge of legacy giving. Find out more about the team.
0300 1000 200
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