Will Solicitors in partnership with Ronald McDonald HouseWills for Ronald McDonald House supporters
Many of you have stayed at the House on Hathersage Road or know a family who has. We help you write a will that names guardians for your children and, if you choose, helps another family stay close to their child.
Ronald McDonald House
65 rooms for families on Hathersage Road.
Ronald McDonald House and Will Solicitors
Ronald McDonald House Manchester, on Hathersage Road, gives families a free home away from home while their child is treated at Royal Manchester Children's Hospital or St Mary's Neonatal Unit. It has 65 en-suite bedrooms, so parents can rest, cook and wash clothes just a short walk from their child's bedside. In 2025 the house welcomed 700 families, who travelled an average of 54 miles to be there. It is run by Ronald McDonald House Charities UK, registered charity 802047.
Families who stay at the House know how quickly life can change. A will lets you name guardians and set money aside for your children. As a Ronald McDonald House supporter, your first consultation call is free with no obligation. Our fees are fixed and published, from £150 + VAT for a single will or £275 + VAT for a pair of mirror wills, and you know the price before any work starts. If you would like to remember the House in your will, we write the gift in for you.
Looking after the people behind the charity
Many supporters of Ronald McDonald House Manchester have stayed there themselves, or know a family who has. That experience tends to sharpen the question every parent puts off: who would care for my children if something happened to me?
A will lets you name guardians and set aside money for your children's future. It also gives you the chance to leave a gift to the House, so another family can sleep near their child's ward. The charity's own gifts in wills page asks supporters to consider exactly that, and a consultation call can help you plan it.
How we can help you and your family
Every service starts with the same free consultation call.
Questions from Ronald McDonald House supporters
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How do I leave a gift to Ronald McDonald House in my will?
Tell your adviser you would like to include the charity. You can leave a fixed sum, a share of your estate or the remainder after family. We will use the charity's full name and registered number, 802047, so the gift is received without delay. You can also ask whether your gift could support the Manchester House specifically.
Our child was treated in hospital. Should we update our wills?
A spell in hospital often makes parents think about guardians, savings and who would cope if the worst happened. If your wills predate your children, or you have never made them, it is sensible to review them now. If your child has ongoing needs, your adviser can talk about trusts that protect their future.
Can I leave money to a child with long-term health needs?
Yes, but how you do it matters. A large sum left outright could affect some means-tested benefits or care funding. A discretionary trust lets trustees use the money for your child's benefit while you keep flexibility. Your adviser can explain the options in plain terms and confirm the fixed fee before any work begins.
Is a gift to Ronald McDonald House free of inheritance tax?
Gifts to UK registered charities are generally exempt from inheritance tax, so the full amount of your gift goes to the charity. In some estates, leaving at least ten per cent to charity can also reduce the tax rate on the rest. Your adviser can explain whether this applies to you.
It all starts with one free call
You talk it through with a named member of our team. We tell you what you actually need and what it will cost, and nothing goes ahead until you are happy.
- STEP 1Pick a time that suits youChoose a slot in our calendar, including evenings and Saturdays. It takes a minute and there is no form to fill in first.
- STEP 2Get a few things togetherWe tell you what to have to hand. Usually the names and addresses of the people you want to appoint and inherit, and a rough idea of what you own.
- STEP 3Approve your draftOnce you are happy with what we discussed, we prepare a draft for you to read and approve before anything is signed.