What is an executor and what are their duties?
An executor is the person or organisation named in a will who is responsible for carrying out the terms of the will. An executor will usually be a professionally qualified solicitor or an individual who was close to the deceased called a ‘lay executor’.
For more information see our Legacy glossary.
How to pay in a legacy gift to us?
You can send us a cheque to our office using the details below:
Legacies Team
Asthma + Lung UK
The White Chapel Building
10 Whitechapel High Street
London, E1 8QS
Or you can send the payment by bank transfer to the following account:
Account name: Asthma and Lung UK
Bank name: NatWest
Sort code: 60-80-07
Account number: 60245980
Please also include a reference of ‘Legacy – (name of deceased)’ to help us identify the gift and acknowledge safe receipt. We would be most grateful if, when making a legacy payment, you could include a note or email to wills@asthmaandlung.org.uk providing:
- The full name and title of the deceased
- Their previous address (to allow us to update our records)
- The date of death
- Copy of the will
- The executor’s name and contact details (for us to acknowledge receipt)
Our address and charity number
Asthma + Lung UK
The White Chapel Building
10 Whitechapel High Street
London, E1 8QS
registered charity in England and Wales (326730)
Scotland (SC038415)
and Isle of Man (1177).
NB: Our previous address was 18 Mansell St, London E1 8AA but this office is no longer in use.
Administering a gift
In most cases we would prefer to receive the sale proceeds of property or shares gifted to Asthma + Lung UK in a will. However, each individual case is different, so before taking any action to either transfer or sell the property or shares, please contact us via wills@asthmaandlung.org.uk.
Breathe Easy Groups or Asthma + Lung UK Support Groups
If you’re acting as the executor of a will that includes a gift to a Breathe Easy group or an Asthma + Lung UK support group please email wills@asthmaandlung.org.uk or call 0300 222 5800 so we can put you in touch with the right person.