These are a few of the common bequests made by people in their Wills:

Residuary bequest
This is a gift of the remainder of the estate once all other bequests have been made to beneficiaries – such as family and friends - and after any debts are cleared.

Pecuniary bequest
This gift is for a fixed sum of money – for example £10,000. The value of pecuniary legacies inevitably decreases over time, as the cost of living increases.

Specific bequest
This type of bequest awards the charity a specific gift – such as an item of jewellery or a collectable.

Contingent bequest
This is a gift in your Will that is determined by an event which may or may not happen – such as if other beneficiaries named in the Will die before the testator.

What You Can Do
Wills & Legacies

Please consider remembering the work of the Trust through a gift in your Will. Your legacy could help to improve the lives of hundreds of Nepal’s children.

We take very seriously the responsibility that comes with being named as a beneficiary in a supporter's Will. For that reason, we believe the most important first step (if requested) is to discuss with the Trust's Founder/Director Philip Holmes how your donation might ultimately be utilised.

While leaving a gift to a charity in your Will is a generous act, care should be taken when making such a decision. Family and friends will understandably need to be the first people you consider.

If you do decide to include The Esther Benjamins Trust in your Will, we promise to be good stewards of the donation and to give the appropriate respect to the donor and to the bereaved.

It is imperative that your Will is carefully worded or amended properly to ensure your wishes are observed appropriately.

If you live in the UK and would like some guidance on the options available to you, we recommend the services of Hart Brown Solicitors in Guildford, where former trustee and long-term EBT supporter Shaun Parry-Jones is very happy to advise as a first point of contact.

U.S. supporters can obtain advice on Will writing through the Planned Giving at CAF America.

However you choose to approach your Will, please take professional advice – this page is for your guidance only.