Leaving a gift in your will can be as straightforward as adding a paragraph to your existing will.

We can offer some suggested legacy clauses to help you, depending on whether you plan to leave a residuary, pecuniary or specific legacy.

We always recommend using a solicitor when making or updating your will. You could take these clauses with you when you visit your solicitor.

If you have any questions about leaving a gift in your will, please contact us.

Residuary legacy clauses
The residue or part of the residue of an estate
I give all/a share of (please state fraction/percentage) of the residue of my estate absolutely to Elton John AIDS Foundation (EJAF) of 1 Blythe Road, London W14 0HG, Registered Charity Number 1017336, to be applied by EJAF for its charitable purposes and I further direct that the receipt of the Honorary Treasurer or any other proper officer of EJAF for the time being shall be sufficient discharge to my executors.

Pecuniary legacy
A fixed amount of money
I give to Elton John AIDS Foundation (EJAF) of 1 Blythe Road, London W14 0HG, Registered Charity Number 1017336, absolutely, the sum (amount in figures, amount in words) to be applied by EJAF for its charitable purposes, and I further direct that the receipt of the Honorary Treasurer or any other proper officer of EJAF for the time being shall be sufficient discharge to my executors.

Specific legacy
A particular item
I give to Elton John AIDS Foundation (EJAF) of 1 Blythe Road, London W14 0HG, Registered Charity Number 1017336, absolutely, (write in here whatever you wish to give) to be applied by EJAF for its charitable purposes, and I further direct that the receipt of the Honorary Treasurer or any other proper officer of EJAF for the time being shall be sufficient discharge to my executors