Gifts in Wills with Annaliese Barber and Kay Carrick

Welcome to Legally Sound with Richard Reed, the podcast that simplifies the law and explores how it affects our daily lives.

In this episode, we are joined by Annaliese Barber, a Director at Richard Reed, qualified solicitor, Notary Public, and Head of the firm's Wills, Trusts, Probate & Court of Protection Department. We're also delighted to welcome Kay Carrick, Development Team Manager at St Cuthbert's Hospice, who oversees fundraising and legacy giving.

Today, we're exploring wills and the important role of charitable giving. We'll look at how leaving a gift to charity in your will can create a lasting legacy while potentially reducing inheritance tax. Kay shares the real impact these gifts have on St Cuthbert's Hospice and the community it serves.

In this episode, we'll cover:

• Why having a will is essentia ...