If I leave a legacy to The Courtauld in my Will, will it mean that my family and friends aren’t looked after when I am gone?
If you care about what happens to your property after you die, regardless of whether you leave a legacy to The Courtauld or not, you should make a Will. Without one, the State directs who inherits, so your family and friends may get nothing. The most important thing to consider when writing a Will is how your loved ones are looked after. After your family and friends have been considered, you may wish to leave a legacy to The Courtauld Institute of Art. One way of doing this is to talk to your professional adviser about how to include a residuary legacy to The Courtauld. This is a percentage of your estate after everyone else has been taken care of. You can read more about residuary legacies below. If you do decide to include The Courtauld Institute of Art in your Will, we recommend that you talk with your family or friends about your wish for The Courtauld (or any other charity or good cause) to benefit from your Will. This can minimise the potential for disputes.
