Legacies & Wills
Leaving a gift in your will supports our vital work.
Leave a Lasting Legacy: Consider Leaving a Gift in Your Will
Parkinson’s Ireland provides services both locally and nationally to the 18,000 people with Parkinson’s Disease.
Parkinson’s is the fastest growing neurological condition and demand for our services is growing.
By including Parkinson’s Ireland in your will, you will ensure that your kindness and generosity will have a lasting impact on people with Parkinson’s in the future.
Leaving a gift in your will supports our vital work, such as our Parkinson’s nurse helpline, physiotherapy and speech therapy, raising awareness and pioneering research into improved treatments and a cure. Your generosity will make a huge difference in the life of someone with Parkinson’s.
How to leave a gift to Parkinson’s Ireland in your Will
You will need the following details when making your Will:
- Name: Parkinson’s Ireland
- Registered Address: Carmichael House, North Brunswick Street, Dublin 7
- Registered Charity Number: 20028237
Free Online Will Writing Service
Writing or amending your Will need not be difficult or expensive. Parkinson’s Ireland offers a Free Will Service for our supporters and their partners. You can create a simple Will, free of charge, using an online Will writing service. We are a charity partner of FreeWill Ireland. The FreeWill offering will be suitable for many people, but for those with more complex it is generally recommended to use the services of a solicitor.
There’s no obligation to do so, but we would be extremely grateful if you could support us with a gift in your Will.
Why Make a Will?
Making a Will is the best way of ensuring that your wishes are met, and the people and causes you care about are looked after.
Write your Will online
To help you get started with writing a Will from the comfort of your own home, we’ve teamed up with FreeWill Ireland, and their online partner Last Will to provide you with a free online Will writing service.
- When you have decided you would like to use this service, please contact Ruth Delaney to receive your unique weblink for your free Will. E: fundraising@parkinsons.ie or call 01 8722234. You will also receive a simple Will Guidance document by return email.
- Review the guidance material before completing your online Will. Plan your will, taking account of your various assets, liabilities and wishes for the future.
- When you’re ready to start drafting your Will, click on the link sent to you to start your free online will.
- There are a number of sections and you can review and edit these as you progress.
- Once the system has generated your Will (it will be sent to your email), simply print it out and follow the instructions to sign it and have it witnessed.
- Store your Will in a safe place. It is recommended to make other relevant people aware of its location.
There is no charge for a standard Will, which is suitable for most people.
If you find your Will is more complicated and you want to take legal advice, you can ask FreeWill to refer you to their partner solicitor (but there is as a fee for this). The will can be reviewed either in person or via Zoom.
When you leave our website, you can check the separate privacy policies of FreeWill Ireland and Last Will on their websites.
Frequently asked questions
What do I need to consider when using the Free Will Service?
You can find information before starting your Will at this link. Along with your voucher code, we will also send you a guidance document to help you prepare.
Do I have to leave a gift in my Will to Parkinson’s Ireland to use this FreeWill service?
No. Your Will is your business so it’s entirely up to you whether you choose to leave us a gift or not.
If I leave a gift to Parkinson’s Ireland in my Will, do I need to let you know?
We won’t know you have left a gift unless you give permission to inform us (there is a tickbox option in the will) – or until the time comes for your Will to be read. Whatever option you choose, we always love to hear from supporters so we can thank you for your gift and stay in touch.
What if I change my mind?
Including a gift to Parkinson’s Ireland in your Will does not make it a binding commitment while you are still alive. You can change your mind and amend your Will again at any time.
I have a trusted solicitor. Can I use them to leave a gift to Parkinson’s Ireland?
Yes, you can use your own solicitor to draw up your Will, although it’s unlikely to be free to do so. Simply tell them you want to include a gift (residuary or cash) to Parkinson’s Ireland in your Will and they will arrange it for you. Once completed, we would be grateful if you could let us know so that we can thank you but you are under no obligation to do so. If you have already written a Will and would like to leave a gift, you can create a codicil with your solicitor, which simply allows you to update part of your Will.
Find a solicitor
If you don’t already have a solicitor and would like to find your own solicitor independently, you can find one near your by using the search facility on the Law Society of Ireland’s website: Find a Solicitor/Firm
- If you would like to include a gift to the Parkinson’s Ireland, your solicitor will write this into your will.
- If you would like to update your current will, this is a straightforward process which your solicitor can assist you with.
To discuss leaving a gift in your will with one of our team, please call 01 8722234 or email fundraising@parkinsons.ie