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Making a difference with Jessie May
We believe Jessie May makes a difference in our community, and we are delighted to support the charity’s mission by providing free Wills to anyone who includes a legacy to the charity.
Who are Jessie May?
Jessie May is a registered charity providing vital at-home care for children with life-limiting and life-threatening conditions, and their families, across Bristol and the South West. Qualified paediatric nurses support the entire family in their own home, ensuring children remain in a familiar and comfortable environment. This helps create happy memories that last a lifetime.
However, less than 20% of the funding required to provide such care is statutory. The rest comes from generous people like you. By leaving a legacy in your Will, you can contribute to their incredible efforts, ensuring that more families receive the vital services they need.
If you would like to support the essential work of Jessie May, contact us today to write your Will for free.
How can I support Jessie May?
Leaving a legacy in your Will is simple!
1 Arrange an appointment
We’ll take our time to establish the right service for you. You can speak to our consultants online, over the phone, or in person – the choice is yours.
2 We draft your Will
Our team will prepare your documents to your exact wishes, and you’ll have the chance to review everything before anything is finalised.
3 Sign your Will
When you’re happy, you simply sign. Now you have a complete Will, with a gift to support local children and families in need.
Why do I need a Will?
A Will is more than just a legal document; it’s your chance to plan for the future, avoid complications, and ensure your wishes are respected.
Guard your children's future
Appoint guardians for your children to ensure they are cared for by people you trust.
Protect unmarried partners
Without any planning, unmarried partners do not inherit from your estate – no matter how long you’ve been together.
Avoid family conflicts
Reduce the risk of disagreements or confusion among relatives.
Save time and stress
Make it easier for your family to deal with your estate when you’re no longer around.
Care for your pets
Pets are family, so choose someone you trust to look after them when you are gone.
Charitable gifting can help with IHT
Leaving a charitable gift in your Will not only supports organisations like Jessie May, but it can also reduce your Inheritance Tax liability.
Tax-free gifts
Any amount you leave to a registered charity is exempt from IHT and can help reduce the value of your estate below current thresholds, potentially eliminating or lowering the tax burden on your estate.
Reduced tax rate
If you leave 10% or more of your estate to charity, any IHT due on your estate reduces from 40% to 36%.
Why choose ELM?
Your family’s future deserves more than a standard template. We take the time to understand your situation, explain your options in plain English, and put the right plans in place.
We specialise in Estate Planning
Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney, Trusts, and Probate – that’s all we do. Our specialist focus means you’re not getting advice from a generalist who treats estate planning as a sideline.
Over 25 years experience
ELM was founded in 2000 and has been delivering professional, reliable estate planning ever since. As members of the Institute of Professional Will Writers, we meet the rigorous standards required for IPW accreditation and carry full professional indemnity insurance.
We have helped over 30,000 families
More than 30,000 people have trusted ELM to protect their families and their estates. That experience means we’ve seen situations of every kind, and we bring that knowledge to every client we work with.
Start with a free conversation
Every situation is different, so we always begin with a chat. Tell us about your circumstances, and we’ll give you honest, straightforward advice about what’s right for you.
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We’re here to help you put the right plans in place for the future.
To support Jessie May and get a free Will, leave us a message, and we will get back to you as soon as possible.