Should I speak to my legal advisor?
We encourage you to speak to friends and family, or a solicitor, about your decision. Your gift is as unique as you, and your solicitor will be there to guide you through your decisions. Your gift can be as much or little as you like, from specific items all the way through to residue of estates, full estates, and cash gifts.
What if I have already written my will?
You can make a legacy gift to the University when drafting your initial will or by adding an amendment (Codicil) to your existing will.
What type of legacy can I leave?
You can support Manchester with five standard types of legacy.
Reversionary legacy
A gift that provides for your family first and then benefits the University. It involves leaving your assets to trustees so that the beneficiaries can enjoy the benefits during their lifetime, with the whole or a portion reverting to the University on their death.
Conditional legacy
This provides for the possibility that if one of your named beneficiaries does not survive you, that part of your estate will be left to the University.
Residuary legacy
A gift that comprises all or part of the net remainder of your estate once all other legacies, debts and fees have been met.
Specific or non-money legacy
You may donate items such as property, stocks, shares, works of art or books. Please consult the University in advance.
Pecuniary legacy
This type of gift should be selected if you would like to leave a specified sum of money to the University.