Charity Legacies

We work with Charities, individuals and Executors to advise them on gifts to charities in Wills, in particular during the legacy and estate administration, we are equipped to assist with the interpretation of wills and gifts, day to day and ad hoc queries and legacy fundraising.

How can we help?

How can we help?

Our expert services include:

  • the validity and interpretation of wills
  • Conditional gifts and releasing restrictions on legacies
  • Linking Charites and the transfer of Special Trusts to established charities
  • Failed gifts and Cy-Pres Schemes
  • Ex-gratia claims and Charity Commission applications 
  • Working alongside our Private Client team drafting gifts to Charities in Wills

We can also provide bespoke training to your charity’s legacy team in relation to the above so that they know the right questions to ask when dealing with executors and the administration of estates.


Why Choose Wellers?

We aim to set a new standard and change perceptions of what it means to be a responsible law firm and become leaders in client-focused, full-service legal guidance.


Direct access to expertise

Direct access to our senior legal experts, allows clients to receive top-level expertise from start to finish and building trusted, relationships within the context of a proactive and accountable service

Trusted relationships

Whether advising entrepreneurs navigating legal and funding hurdles or helping growing businesses structure partnerships and operations internationally we consider clients broader financial and personal needs

Positive Impact

We are committed to conducting business which is socially responsible and environmentally sustainable


The team you will work with

Peter Spencer
Charities London

Peter Spencer

Solicitor
Charities London
Sally Hopwood
Charities London

Sally Hopwood

Solicitor
Charities London
Kate Pipe
Charities London

Kate Pipe

Solicitor
Charities London

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London

020 7481 2422

Bromley

020 8464 4242

Sevenoaks

01732 457 575

Surrey

01483 284 567

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