Legacy clause wording

The following legacy clauses may be helpful when drawing up your will.

Codicil

I give the sum of £________[pounds] to The International Deaf Children’s Society of 15 Dufferin Street, London, EC1Y 8UR for charitable purposes. I further direct that the receipt of the Honorary Treasury or other proper office of The International Deaf Children’s Society (registered charity number 1016532) for the time being shall be a full and sufficient discharge for the said legacy.

Residuary legacy

I give the whole of my real and personal property not hereby or by any codicil hereto specifically disposed of after payment of my debts pecuniary legacies funeral and administration expenses and any taxes in respect of estate to The International Deaf Children’s (registered charity number 1016532) of 15 Dufferin Street, London, EC1Y 8UR.  I further direct that the receipt of the Treasurer for the time being or other duly authorised officer shall be a sufficient discharge for my Executors/Trustees.

Specific legacy

I give my [short description of property given] free of all inheritance tax to The International Deaf Children’s Society (registered charity number 1016532) of 15 Dufferin Street, London, EC1Y 8UR. I further direct that the receipt of the Treasurer for the time being or other duly authorised officer shall be a sufficient discharge for my Executors/Trustees.