We have been touched by the kindness and generosity of legacies and donations given in memoriam. These gifts have enabled us to continue our work of improving the diagnosis, treatment, management and understanding of Myositis in the hope of a cure. These gifts are recorded and if appropriate we will use these monies to fund a specific project.

It is important you state in your Will your wish to leave a legacy gift to the Myositis Support Group. There are two types of bequest that can be made, either Residuary or Pecuniary. A Residuary bequest means that once family and loved ones have been provided for, the remainder or a proportion of the deceased's estate is pledged to one or more charities. A Pecuniary bequest means that the deceased pledges a specific sum of money to a particular charity. Should you choose to bequest a legacy (either Residuary or Pecuniary) to the Myositis Support Group in your Will, your gift will be tax-free.

We recommend taking legal advice when drawing up your Will or making amendments. The average cost of making a will is £80 - £100, and amendments (or codicils) can be made at any time afterwards, should your personal circumstances change. Financial assistance for making a Will is available under certain circumstances, visit the Citizens Advice Bureau for further information on making a will and using a solicitor. Details of solicitors in your area can be obtained from the Law Society either online or telephone 0870 606 6575.

Did you know 80% of us will give to charity during our lifetime, but only 5% will remember a charity in their Will. – Charity Facts Website

Websites with useful information:

• Citizens Advice Bureau
• Charity Facts
• Free Will Guide from Remember A Charity
• Institute of Fundraising Legacy Information
• Charities Aid Foundation Legacy Service
• The Law Society

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