Legacy Giving

One unique way of helping Charlotte Straker is to consider leaving a legacy to the Trust in your Will.  By leaving a gift we can provide care, comfort and support for residents, respite patients, and their families and carers.

Your generous gift today, will make a big difference tomorrow.

Past gifts have funded a variety of work. They help us to plan for the future with confidence, allowing us to undertake vital developments and improvements. Our work is very important to Corbridge and the wider Tynedale area providing care for very elderly and frail people.

No matter the size of legacy gift you choose to leave, your kindness and generosity will enable Charlotte Straker to make a difference to the lives of many local people.

How to make your Will

• There are a number of different ways that you can remember Charlotte Straker in your will. This is one of the most important documents that you will produce in your lifetime. It is the only way to make sure that your wishes are carried out after you die.
• If you die without making a will, you give up your right to express your wishes as to who should benefit from your estate. Many people assume that when they die, their next of kin will automatically inherit everything. This is not always the case and some intestacies (when people die without having made a will) can be very complex.
• Unless you make a will that clearly states how you wish to divide your estate, the legal system decides which relatives will receive your estate and in which proportions. Even if you have no relatives, you should still make a will: if you don’t, everything you own may go to the government.
• When writing a will you should consult a solicitor. It is a legal document and it is essential that certain pieces of information are included. A solicitor will make sure your will is legally binding. If you can, get a recommendation for a solicitor who is experienced in legacies.