Roadside memorials and tributes It has become common to lay floral tributes at the site of fatal road accidents. These memorials can give great comfort to the bereaved. However if they are elaborate or in a dangerous place they can become a significant road safety hazard. For this reason West Sussex County Council in partnership with East Sussex County Council, Brighton & Hove Councils, the police and representatives of the bereaved have developed a set of guidelines. • Temporary tributes are permitted on the understanding they will be removed within 12 weeks of the accident. The location of tributes must not be in places that create a road safety hazard. The removal of tributes are co-ordinated by police liaison officers who are the contact for bereaved relatives. • Permanent roadside memorials are not allowed and will be removed.
Leaving money to charity Many people want to leave money in their Will to a charity of their choice and your solicitor or legal adviser will help you ensure that your Will reflects your wishes as far as the charity is concerned. When making a gift of money to charity, you should be careful to clearly identify the charitable organisation. For example instead of leaving money “to treat cancer” you must give the name of a specific cancer charity. You must ensure that you include the full name of the charity, its registered charity number, and the exact amount that you would like to leave. If your estate is liable to Inheritance Tax you could choose to give money to charity and this will reduce the overall amount of tax due from your estate.
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