Law firm Dougherty Quinn is again supporting The Children’s Centre’s ‘Make a Will’ initiative to raise funds for the charity. For the seventh year in succession, Dougherty Quinn’s legal experts are giving up their professional time to write 10 simple wills for free in exchange for participants making a set donation to The Children’s Centre. Since 2006, the scheme has raised ?6,000 to fund services for children and families across the Island.
Annemarie Hughes, Director at Dougherty Quinn, said:
“Dougherty Quinn is delighted to be involved again in this worthwhile scheme for the seventh year running. Dougherty Quinn believe it is important to support local charities, and we are pleased once again to assist The Children’s Centre, with whom we have carried out a number of initiatives to raise funds throughout this year. Making a will is the only way to be sure your wealth and possessions are distributed in accordance with your wishes and that those who you care for most are provided for. It also gives you the peace of mind that comes with knowing your exact wishes will be carried out. Unfortunately, every year many people die without having made a will and this can sometimes lead to further distress to family and friends who have to deal with the consequences.”
Donations made in lieu of payment for the services of Dougherty Quinn’s legal experts go directly to The Children’s Centre. Michelle O’Malley, Fundraising Manager at The Children’s Centre, said:
“We are extremely grateful for the continued support of Dougherty Quinn for the Make A Will scheme which over the years has proved to be an innovative and successful fundraising initiative. It is only possible due to the expertise and generosity of Dougherty Quinn staff and those who come forward to take part in the scheme and take this opportunity to make a Will. We would urge anyone interested in taking part this year to contact us as soon as possible as spaces for appointments are limited.”
To be eligible for the Make a Will scheme, the Wills must be straightforward and not require any additional complex advice. Dougherty Quinn has pointed out that if any further advice is required, then additional charges may be incurred and will therefore not be considered part of the scheme. If this is the case, participants will be informed of this prior to any charges being incurred. All appointments for the Make a Will scheme must be made directly with The Children’s Centre and you must be able to attend both appointments on Friday October 12 and Friday October 26. Dougherty Quinn experts will donate their professional time in lieu of a set donation. Donations are ?80 for a codicil Will, ?100 for a single Will and ?160 for mirror Wills. For those who take part in the Make a Will scheme there is also the option of including a donation to the charity in their will - but this is not compulsory. The Children’s Centre needs to raise in excess of ?500,000 each year to support its projects and gifts in wills are an important source of funding.
For more information about the Make a Will scheme please contact Michelle O’Malley at The Children’s Centre on 631919 or visit www.thechildrencentre.org.im.
