Legacy income is vital to the continuation of RNIB's work and many of our supporters come to us for information about leaving a legacy to RNIB in their Will. We always advise that they visit a solicitor.
Directory of Will Writing Services
We have set up a Directory of solicitors throughout the UK who have agreed to support RNIB by offering to write simple Wills at favourable fees.
The Directory is exclusively for the benefit of RNIB supporters and service users.
If your firm is registered in the Directory, we can refer local clients to you. There is no charge for joining the Directory. All we ask is that you agree to charge clients who come to you through the Directory a favourable rate agreed with us in advance for single and mirror Wills. These fees only apply to simple, uncomplicated Wills.
Why you should join the Directory
There are around two million people in the UK with a sight problem.
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Ninety per cent of the two million people with sight problems are aged over 60.
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The number of people affected by sight loss is set to rise as the population ages dramatically.
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There are people living with sight loss in your community.
If you want to help blind and partially sighted people, and at the same time, help yourself by increasing your knowledge and client base, then join the RNIB Directory of Will Writing Services today.
Advice for solicitors
If you are dealing with estates in which RNIB has been left a Legacy, please contact our Legacy administration department on 01733 375 229 or email LegacyServices@rnib.org.uk
Solicitors' guide to Will making for blind and partially sighted people
Our Solicitors' Guide to Will making for blind and partially sighted people contains practical advice on what you, as a professional advisor, can do to make life easier for blind and partially sighted clients.
By following the points in our guide, you will be able to further demonstrate your commitment to clients. It will also help you to adhere to the legal requirements of the Disability Discrimination Act Part three regarding providing information in alternative formats.
Order RNIB leaflets for display in your office
We can also provide leaflets and a display unit for your offices.
Suggested standard wording for leaving a Legacy to RNIB
Wording for a pecuniary bequest
"I give to the Royal National Institute of Blind People at 105 Judd Street, London WC1H 9NE (registered charity number 226227) the sum of £…… (free of all taxes) for its charitable purposes, and I declare that the receipt of the Treasurer or authorised officer will be sufficient discharge to my executor/s."
Wording for a residuary bequest
"I give my residuary estate to the Royal National Institute of Blind People at 105 Judd Street, London WC1H 9NE (registered charity number 226227) for its charitable purposes and I declare that the receipt of the Treasurer or other authorised officer will be sufficient discharge to my executors."