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LEAVING MONEY TO
RNLI
IN YOUR WILL.

How to include a charitable gift to RNLI in your UK Will using Exit State.

ABOUT RNLI

Registered Charity

№ 209603

Verified by UK Charity Commission

WHAT THEY DO

Operates lifeboat stations and lifeguard services around UK and Ireland coasts to save people from drowning.

OFFICIAL DESCRIPTION

Saves lives at sea

HOW TO LEAVE A GIFT TO RNLI

1

CREATE YOUR WILL ON EXIT STATE

Answer eight simple questions about your estate, family, and assets.

2

ADD RNLI AS A BENEFICIARY

Choose the charity, specify the amount or percentage, and confirm their registration number: 209603

3

DOWNLOAD \& SIGN YOUR WILL

Your Will is generated instantly. Print, sign with two witnesses, and it's legally binding.

TYPES OF CHARITABLE GIFTS

PECUNIARY GIFT

Leave a fixed amount of money

"£5,000 to RNLI"

RESIDUARY GIFT

Leave a percentage of your estate

"10% of my estate to RNLI"

SPECIFIC GIFT

Leave a particular item or property

"My artwork collection to RNLI"

WHY LEAVE A GIFT IN YOUR WILL?

Charitable gifts are exempt from Inheritance Tax (40% tax rate avoided)

If you leave 10% or more of your estate to charity, your Inheritance Tax rate drops to 36%

Your legacy supports causes you care about long after you are gone

No obligation to notify the charity in advance (though many appreciate it)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Do I need to tell RNLI I'm leaving them a gift?

No legal requirement. However, many charities appreciate being notified so they can thank you and plan for future funding. It's entirely your choice.

Can I leave money to multiple charities?

Yes. You can split your charitable gifts between as many charities as you like. Exit State lets you add multiple charities and specify amounts or percentages for each.

What if the charity closes before I die?

If a charity ceases to exist, the gift typically goes to a similar charity or back into your residuary estate (depending on how your Will is worded). Exit State includes fallback clauses to handle this.

Will my family still inherit?

Absolutely. You decide how much goes to charity and how much goes to family. Most people leave the majority to loved ones and a smaller percentage to charity. It's your Will — you're in control.

INCLUDE RNLI IN YOUR WILL TODAY.

Build a legally valid will in eight questions — free. Include RNLI as a beneficiary. Unlock to download for £79.

Free to build. £79 to unlock. No jargon. Legally valid across UK.

Disclaimer: This page provides general information about leaving charitable gifts in Wills. Exit State is not affiliated with RNLI. Charity registration number verified against UK Charity Commission records. For complex estates or tax advice, consult a solicitor or tax advisor.