Your guide to leaving a lasting legacy

All you need to do is inform your solicitor or Will writer of your intention and provide them with the following charity details: Name: East Anglian Air Ambulance (EAAA) Registered address: Helimed House, Hangar 14, Gambling Close, Norwich. NR6 6EG Registered charity number England and Wales: 1083876 You can order your free information pack, which contains all the practical information you need to include a gift to EAAA in your Will by clicking below.

A share of your estate: This also called a residuary gift. It is a percentage or share of the balance of your estate once all other payments and gifts have been made. Many people prefer to give a residuary gift because the majority share can be left to loved-ones and it’s inflation-proof and doesn’t lose value over time. A pecuniary gift: This is a fixed sum of money. It is worth bearing in mind that inflation can nibble at its value over time, so you may wish to review your Will from time to time to ensure it still reflects your intentions. A specific item: This could be something of value such as jewellery, a painting, property or shares.

Gifts in Wills to a charity like EAAA are tax-free and can help reduce or eliminate any inheritance tax liability on your estate. If you think inheritance tax might apply to you, seek professional advice to determine the most tax-efficient way to include charitable gifts in your Will.

Most Wills are straightforward and so the process is usually simple. We recommend that you consult with a solicitor or professional Will writer as they will walk you through the process to make sure that your final wishes will be honoured. They are trained to understand if there are any potential complications and will make sure that you have a Will in place that will protect the people and causes you care about – giving you piece of mind.

The cost of writing a Will varies depending on the complexity of your estate and the fees charged by your Will writer. It’s important to discuss fees upfront to understand the total cost. At EAAA we have a Free Wills Scheme that enables our supporters and their partners to write or update their Will at no cost, either in person with a solicitor, online, or over the phone.

Gifts in Wills currently fund just over 1 in 3 of our life-saving missions. We spend every pound carefully, making sure that we use these gifts in the best possible way so that together, we can not only save more lives but give patients more successful outcomes.