My Legacy announces Best Will Week 2016 which takes place Monday 31st October – Sunday 6th November (the month of remembrance). Best Will Week is an annual awareness week during which Irish people are reminded of the importance of making their will and asked to consider including a legacy gift to a charity they care about. This Best Will Week visit MyLegacy.ie and; learn about the importance of making a will from expert solicitors; find a list of solicitors nationwide that you can visit; and see some of the great causes you could choose to include in your will.
While Ireland ranks as the 9th most generous country in the world My Legacy research revealed that only 12% of Irish people plan to leave money to a charity(3). Research revealed today details that many people regret the things they didn’t do – a quarter of those surveyed (24%) say that if they died tomorrow their biggest regret would be worrying too much, while 1 in 5 (21%) wish they had let themselves be happier(1). Research also showed that people’s single biggest concern about dying is that their family won’t be provided for (27%)1, yet data also shows that only 30% of people living in Ireland have made a will(3), while just half have engaged with any of the practicalities around preparing for their own death, from making a will to discussing their wishes with family(3).
Fergal O’Sullivan, Chairperson of My Legacy said “Established in 2003, My Legacy is an umbrella group of almost 70 Irish charities who know the positive impact a legacy gift can have on the work of a charity. We also all know the importance of making a will and we ask people to consider leaving a legacy to a favourite charity, once all other personal decisions have been made. A legacy can be large or small and is a positive way to continue to support a cause that means a lot to you. This Best Will Week simply visit MyLegacy.ie to find everything you need to know about leaving your legacy.”
Bernadette Parte, Solicitor at Parte and Associates said “Many Irish people are afraid to make a will; I think people believe that if they do they will be hit by a bus the next morning. In my many years of helping people prepare their will, this has never happened. Making a will is nothing to be afraid of and it will provide peace of mind for you and your loved ones. A will ensures that your wishes will be clear and carried out after your death, and that the people and causes you cared about in life will be looked after you are gone. I would advise everyone to make their will today. It’s a very important personal document and Best Will Week is a great time to do it.”
This Best Will Week My Legacy asks people to support a cause they love by leaving a legacy donation in their will. As part of this process and after you have looked after your loved ones, we are asking you to consider leaving a legacy to MS Ireland. There are several ways you can do this, which we have outlined in the Legacy section of our website.
Further reading
- MyLegacy website
- Visit My Legacy Facebook page and Twitter
- Find a Participating Solicitor