• Leave a legacy of world-class music for future generations to enjoy
• Help ensure that every corner of the community can continue to take part in live music with the Hallé
• Play a vital and permanent role in the Hallé's future by including the Hallé in your will and leaving a legacy to the Hallé Endowment Trust.
• Help the Hallé make music accessible to everyone regardless of age or ability

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How do I make a will?

• Consult your bank or appoint a solicitor to draw up your will for you
• Work out what you own and how much it is worth; including your house, possessions, insurance policies and any shares or investments
• Decide who you want to benefit from your will
• Choose as executors between two and four people from your family, close friends or professional advisers
• Make sure that your will is kept securely and that your executors know where to find it
• If you choose to draw up a will yourself or use one of the forms available from stationers, your will must be signed by two independent witnesses, who are not beneficiaries

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What happens if I don't make a will?

• If you die without making a will (intestate) this could mean that you lose control over your estate and it may not go where you would have wished. Your choice is taken away and Government legislation could decide what should happen to your money and property
• By making a will, you decide which people and organisations you would like to benefit and you ensure that your money will be used exactly as you would wish

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What about inheritance tax?

• Inheritance tax is currently set at 40%. If your estate is liable fro Inheritance Tax any amount of money which you bequeath to a charity is exempt from Inheritance Tax and reduces the total tax payable on you estate