What is a joint will, and why is it important to think about it?

The discourse on the solidarity legacy resurfaced thanks to a statement by Sting: "My children will have no inheritance or privilege, they will have to work". The singer was referring to the certainly rich legacy his children should perceive upon his death, but his statement changed the course of things. The issue of solidarity legacy is therefore back very topical, also thanks to an awareness campaign in Italy.

What is solidarity legacy?

The solidarity bequest is a type of will that establishes to leave a part of one's possessions, after death, to charities, non-profit organizations and associations. It is not automatically the entire assets, but you can decide, at your notary, to designate a part of your assets (money, jewels, real estate) to charities of your choice. A way to lend a hand to those who have need more even after death.

The solidarity bequest is a type of will that establishes to leave a part of one's possessions, after death, to charities, non-profit organizations and associations

© testamentosolidale.org Of course, in Italy there is a lot of resistance, if you think, as a research reveals, that only 8% of the over 55 have made a will: a taboo that is justified by the particularly sensitive topic, namely that of their own death. However, there are positive signs, which concern solidarity wills: in the last 10 years 15% of Italians have included parts of solidarity bequest in their will. 60% of solidarity bequests were decided by women.

60% of the total solidarity wills were decided by women

Good news that can improve, however, as the associations united in an awareness campaign think: ActionAid, AIL, AISM, Don Gnocchi Foundation, Lega del Filo d'Oro, Save the Children, Amref, Campus Bio-Medico University of Rome and Operation Smile Italy. To spread the culture of solidarity wills, and to answer all the questions and curiosities of the case, an official website, testamentosolidale.org, has been set up and a detailed guide has been prepared. Among the most frequently asked questions among doubters, c "is for example this:" What are the rights of their family members? ".

Legitimate doubts which, however, can find an answer, and perhaps progress with respect to a certain taboo, thanks to this initiative.

To know more:
testamentosolidale.org