SHUA would be extremely grateful to be remembered in your will.

A will is the only way that you can be sure that your wishes will be adhered to once you have passed away. It enables you to provide for your loved ones, be they family, friends, pets or charity.

Please bear in mind that any inheritance left to charity will be tax free.

Without a will, your estate will split between your next of kin in accordance with a long established legal formula. If you have no next of kin, all your assets will go to the state!

While you cannot actually leave money to your pet/s, you can leave money to SHUA specifically to enable us to care for your pet/s for the remainder of their natural lives.

So, how do I make a will?

The best way is to choose a solicitor to write your will for you; they will be best able to advise you of any inheritance (and other) tax implications of your wishes.

If you have already made a will, a gift to SHUA can be added via an amendment (known as a codicil) at very little extra cost. Simply ask your solicitor for more details.

How can I give to SHUA in my will ?

There are a number of ways in which you can include SHUA in your will:

  • Specific legacy - you can leave a fixed sum to SHUA
  • You can leave SHUA the residue (or part thereof) of your estate after specific legacies have been allocated. This means that you don't have to decide on a specific amount or worry about being able to afford a specific amount.
  • You can leave a valuable asset (e.g. antique furniture, painting etc.) to SHUA for us to sell.
  • You can leave part or all of your estate to SHUA after the death of your spouse; this means your spouse will be able to enjoy your possessions during their lifetime and SHUA can benefit afterwards.

Please write a letter explaining your intentions to leave a legacy to SHUA so that your family clearly understand your wishes. We suggest that you keep this with your will. Please let us know if you intend to leave us a gift to enable us to plan for the future.

We strongly advise that you consult your solicitor before amending/creating a will.