This is a simple form of legacy giving a specified amount of money to a named individual or organisation and is easy to administer.  However, it does have the drawback in that inflation will reduce the monetary value of such a legacy.

This involves leaving all or part of the net residue of an estate after all pecuniary legacy, debts, fees and other charges have been met.

Therefore, there is no requirement to quantify the amount to be left or to take into account the effect of inflation.

This is suitable for those who would not otherwise wish to bequeath any of their estate to the Guild.  It provides an alternative to an estate going to the Crown in the event that none of the named dependents or other beneficiaries survives the deceased.  In this event the entire estate would be given over to the Guild as the ultimate beneficiary.

If a person is a beneficiary under a Will, all or part of the inheritance may be transferred to the Guild by means of a ‘Deed of Variation’.

Amounts transferred in this manner are free from inheritance tax, thus giving the Guild the opportunity of benefitting during that persons lifetime.

If a person is a beneficiary under a Will, all or part of the inheritance may be transferred to the Guild by means of a ‘Deed of Variation’.

Decide which type of gift you wish to leave to the Guild.

1. Consult your chosen Solicitor.
2. Arrange for your Solicitor or friends / family to act as executors of your estate.
3. Download and complete the Legacy Pledge Form and send to:

The Honorary Secretary
Guild of Benevolence of the IMarEST
80 Coleman Street
London EC2R 5BJ

Tel:  +44 (0)20 7382 2600/2638
Fax: +44 (0)20 7382 2670
email: guild@imarest.org