Frequently asked questions

Making a will ensures that your estate and belongings go to the people you want it to go to after you die. You will know that your family and loved ones are looked after financially.

The best way to make sure that your will is legally correct and that your wishes will be carried out, is to use a practicing solicitor.

The money we receive from charity legacies helps us to work with more producers in the developing world. Without legacies from people like you we would not be able to give thousands of people the chance of a brighter future.

Inheritance tax is the tax payable on your estate after you die. If your estate is worth more than £300,000 (2007 onwards) then you will have to pay inheritance tax on anything above that amount.

Your solicitor will advise you on the exact wording to use to include a gift to Traidcraft Exchange in your will.

There are three main types of legacy you can leave in a will.

The easiest way to update your will is to write a codicil. This is a document that changes, adds to or removes parts of your existing will and means you do not have to write a whole new will.

Yes please. You can let us know that you’ve left us a legacy in your will by completing the form.