Why the MS Society needs legacies

If we are to achieve our goal of beating MS, we need an income we can rely on in years to come. One of the most important and lasting ways people can support the MS Society is by leaving a legacy.

This vital income enables us to fund the best scientists and increase our research into new, effective treatments. But while thousands of people are looking forward to a life free from the effects of this debilitating condition, they also need us to think of them today. Income from legacies ensures we can provide the information, support and specialist care people with multiple sclerosis so desperately need, right now.

Find out more about what a legacy to the MS Society can achieve

Why you need a will

It's vital to think about the future and make a will

The only way to guarantee that your loved ones will be provided for financially after you’ve gone is by making a will. Some people think – quite wrongly – that if they die without a leaving a will, everything will automatically go to their wife or husband. Unfortunately, this may not be the case.

If you do not make a will, the law could divide your estate between your distant relatives, possibly in ways that you may not have wished. So if you want your loved ones to be taken care of, make sure you write a will and keep it up to date. A solicitor can quickly and easily do this for you – if you’re prepared, it doesn’t need to cost a great deal.

Find out more about making a will

You can find out more about leaving a gift in your will in our free brochure. This will provide you with:

• Wording to use to remember people with MS in your will
• A guide to estimating what your estate is worth
• Details on how your gift could reduce inheritance tax
• A form to let the MS Society know that you have remembered us in your will