Wills and Planning
The Wills advice service is free, with no obligation to use the Trust's other services. Prior to making your Will it is important to look at as many options as possible in terms of leaving assets for the benefit of your disabled family member.
The Trust has developed a schedule of options covering the major areas that need to be addressed, however, as each family's situation is different there are various individual needs to be considered.
The Trust does not draft the Will, but will provide you with written information to assist in instructing your solicitor or trustee officer. The Trust liaises with a number of solicitors who are familiar with the needs of people with developmental disabilities and their families.
The Hawkevale Trust Wills policy is as follows:
- Collect and maintain useful information on Will provisions that will benefit people with developmental disability.
- Liaise with Activ and other bodies to avoid duplication of services.
- Establish links with professional advisers experienced in preparing Wills.
- Ensure possible Hawkevale Trust donors receive independent advice if requested through the Conflict of Interest Policy.
- Publish information about preparation of Wills.
