Making a Will – FAQs

Creating or updating your Will is an important way to make sure your wishes are respected and the people and causes you care about are looked after.

Our partnership with FreeWill.ie makes it easy — and completely free — to write a simple Will from the comfort of your home.

Below, you’ll find answers to some of the most common questions about how the service works and how your legacy can help Fighting Blindness create a world where sight loss is no longer inevitable.

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 Fighting Blindness 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 in my Will to Fighting Blindness, do I need to let you know?

Unless you tell us, we won’t know you have left a gift until the time comes for your Will to be read. It is always lovely to hear from supporters so we can thank you for your gift and stay in touch, but that is up to you. There is a tickbox option in the will to so that we can take note of all bequests made – but people are identified from so doing.

What if I change my mind?

Including a gift to Fighting Blindness 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 already have a solicitor. Can I still leave a gift to Fighting Blindness?

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 Fighting Blindness 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.

What is the full Fighting Blindness charity information my solicitor will need?

Please include the following details in your Will to ensure your gift reaches us directly: Fighting Blindness, 21 Hill Street, Dublin 1, D01 P7V0, Ireland
Registered Charity Number: 20013349

Company Registration Number: 109625

Revenue CHY Number: 6784

Where can I learn more?

You can learn more about how legacy gifts fund research, support, and advocacy through our membership in My Legacy. Every gift, large or small, helps make scientific breakthroughs happen — and helps people live fuller, more independent lives

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