Types of Legacy Gifts
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Pecuniary Gift
A pecuniary gift in a Will is a gift of a specific sum. Remember, any amount, whatever you can afford after family and friends are taken care of, is greatly appreciated.
‘I give the sum of €__ to DOGS FOR THE DISABLED (RCN 20067069) and I direct that the Treasurer or other proper officer for the time being of said Organisation shall be proper and sufficient discharge for the same‘
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Residuary Gift
A residuary gift in a Will is a gift of part of an estate. This is a share of your estate that hasn’t been promised to family or friends. These kind of gifts are enormously valuable in supporting our work.
‘I give to DOGS FOR THE DISABLED ((RCN 20067069) a fraction (insert fraction) of the residue of my estate, and I direct that the receipt of the Treasurer or other officer for the time being of the said Organisation shall be a full and sufficient discharge of the same‘
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Specific Item
This is where you can choose to generously select a specific item of value like stocks, shares, jewellery, property, the proceeds of a life assurance policy or other valuable items.
‘I bequeath (the item specified) to DOGS FOR THE DISABLED (RCN 20067069) and I direct the Treasurer or other proper officer for the time being of the said Organisation shall be proper and sufficient discharge for the same’
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Codicil to a Will
A codicil to a Will is an addition to a will. If you have already written a will but decide you would like to leave a gift to DOGS FOR THE DISABLED (RCN 20067069) in your will you can ask a solicitor to add a codicil, or an addition to your original will. A codicil is simple to add and is signed in the same way as your original will, with a witness present and will be added to a permanent part of the will.
€0 What our Partners Pay for one of our Assistance Dogs
€15k What it costs to produce one Assistance Dog
€0 Government Funding Annually
€600k What it currently costs to operate our charity
€1million What we will need per year to expand our services to meet demand
35 How many dogs we qualify per year
€0 What our Partners Pay for one of our Assistance Dogs €15k What it costs to produce one Assistance Dog €0 Government Funding Annually €600k What it currently costs to operate our charity €1million What we will need per year to expand our services to meet demand 35 How many dogs we qualify per year
You don’t have to tell us that you have decided to leave a gift in your Will but we would love if you did.
Informing us lets you direct your legacy to a part of our work that is closest to your heart, which may add meaning for you. It also lets us thank you, in your lifetime.
To let us know please email our lovely Legacy co-ordinator Eleanor Dineen at eleanor@dogsfordisabled.ie or call Eleanor at 021 431-6627
For some people getting out to a solicitors office just isn’t an option but please don’t let that stop you from making your Will if it’s something you feel you should do.
The website www.lawonline.ie was set up to enable people to draft their own legal documents online. By using this website you can draft a wide range of legal documents, including making or amending your Will without leaving your home.
