A-Z of Wills
A professionally written Will — and keeping it up to date — is the only way to ensure your wishes are carried out. We recommend speaking with a solicitor and deciding who you would like to benefit from your estate, including the causes close to your heart, before your appointment.
Not sure if a Will is essential for you? Well, read our A-Z guide on why and when you may need a Will at certain milestones in your life.
A is for
Age. None of us want to think about getting older but regardless of age, making a Will is wise whatever your age.
B is for
Becoming parents. If you’ve recently become a parent, make sure your little ones are looked after whatever may happen. You can nominate future guardians to look after your children in your Will.
C is for
Charity. Gifts in Wills make a huge difference to charities; find out how when making yours. You can read more information about including the Air Ambulance or Children’s Air Ambulance in your Will below.
D is for
Donations. Give back to the causes you love by including a gift in your Will.
E is for
Estate. You can arrange for all, or part, of your estate to be left to charity. Gifts of any size make a huge difference to charities.
F is for
Fixed Fee. Put off by the price of making a Will? Many solicitors have fixed fees.
G is for
Guardians. As guardians, make sure loved ones are included in your Will.
H is for
Homeowner. Bought a home? Now’s the time to make a Will to ensure everything is up to date.
I is for
Inheritance. If you know who you want to inherit from your estate, make sure that you get it down in writing.
J is for
Jargon Buster. Get in touch with a legal professional to help understand any jargon surrounding your Will.
K is for
Know Your Stuff. It’s worth making sure that you consider your assets and liabilities to make sure you know that the people and causes you love receive what you want them to.
L is for
Lasting Legacy. Help charities continue their work, no matter how big or small your contribution. Every donation makes a difference.
M is for
Mirror Wills. Have the same information as your partner to ensure your assets go to where you both want. Unlike a joint Will, you still have control of your own Will if anything changes.
N is for
Nuptials. A marriage certificate doesn’t automatically mean your partner’s entitlement should you pass away. Get a Will to secure your last requests.
O is for
Organise. Take the time to get organised with your Will, whether it’s creating a new one or editing your existing document. Make the time to sort out this important document.
P is for
Power of Attorney. Be prepared by selecting a power of attorney; you never know when you’ll need it. Having this is place for both your health and finances ensures that decisions can be made for you by a trusted individual if you are not able to make decisions yourself.
Q is for
Quick Process. Creating a Will can be quick to complete, so what are you waiting for?
R is for
Re-write. Things change as time passes, so rewrite your Will to make sure it’s up to date.
S is for
Seek Advice. If you’re interested in getting quotes or information, seek advice from the professionals for a rounded view on what differences there are.
T is for
Think Ahead. Save any stress on your loved ones by thinking ahead and creating your Will ‘just in case’.
U is for
Use a Solicitor. Use a reputable solicitor to draw up your Will as they’ll be able to answer any questions you may have to put your mind at ease.
V is for
Visit Us. Our Legacy team can help or advise on the process of Will writing and including a gift to our charity. Do contact us if you have any queries or would like any further information.
W is for
Will Writing. Get help from a professional for your Will writing rather than attempting to write it yourself.
X is for
X-tra Info. Research is always worthwhile for that bit of extra information on the process of Wills and how they work.
Y is for
Your Money. When you can no longer spend it, make sure your money goes where you want it to.
Z is for
Zero Obligation. There is zero obligation to use the services of those you enquire with about your Will writing. Choose the one that is right for you.
LEAVING A LASTING LEGACY
A gift in your Will can help us continue to save lives long into the future. Whether it’s a percentage of your estate or a fixed sum, every legacy helps keep our helicopters flying and our critical care teams saving lives when it matters most.
Writing your Will
A professionally written Will — and keeping it up to date — is the only way to ensure your wishes are carried out. We recommend speaking with a solicitor and deciding who you would like to benefit from your estate, including the causes close to your heart, before your appointment. You can write your Will online with our digital partner MyIntent, here.
Information for Executors
We appreciate the complexity and time needed to complete the administration of an estate, and are grateful for all the work carried out by executors, to realise gifts to our charity. If you need any assistance during the process, please contact our team on 03003 045 999 or via email.
How to include us in your Will
To include a gift to our charity, you’ll need the following information:
Charity Name:
The Air Ambulance Service
Charity Number:
1098874
Address:
Blue Skies House, Butlers Leap, Rugby, CV21 3RQ