Deed of Gift
A deed of gift governed by the law of England and Wales, for giving away money, personal possessions (chattels), or shares in a private company absolutely, voluntarily, and without payment. Executed as a deed under section 1 of the Law of Property (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1989: signed by the donor before an independent adult witness who attests, expressed to be a deed, and delivered. Includes an acceptance signature for the donee, a solvency declaration, and — for shares — wording confirming completion by stock transfer form (J30 for fully paid shares, J10 for partly paid shares) and registration. It does not cover land, buildings, or any interest in property: gifting land requires a TR1 transfer registered at HM Land Registry and normally a solicitor. Scotland and Northern Ireland have different rules and are not covered.
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What you'll be asked
01What is being given
What is the gift? · Does the gift include land, buildings or any interest in property? · Do you own the gift entirely in your own name, with no other owner?
02Donor (the person giving)
Donor full name · Donor address · Is the deed being signed by the donor personally, or by an attorney or deputy on the donor's behalf?
03Donee (the person receiving)
Donee full name · Donee address · Relationship of the donee to the donor (optional) · Is the donee your spouse or civil partner (and are you living together)?
04The gift
Amount · Currency · Amount in words · How is the money paid? · Describe the item(s), with serial or identifying numbers where they exist · Company name · Company number (Companies House) · Class of shares · Number of shares
05Date & benefit
Date of the gift · Will the donor keep any use or benefit of the gifted item after the gift (for example, keep using the car, or keep the painting on their wall)?
Frequently asked questions
Is this Deed of Gift valid under UK law?
Yes. This document is drafted for UK law and adapts to your situation from your answers. It is still a template — for anything high-stakes, have it checked by a qualified professional.
Do I need a lawyer or an account?
No. Answer 21 guided questions, pay once, and download instantly. No account, no subscription.
How long does it take?
About 5 minutes. The questionnaire has 21 questions and the document is assembled as you go.
What formats do I get?
PDF and Word (.docx), downloadable immediately after payment.
Can I edit it afterwards?
Yes. The Word file is fully editable, and you can re-run the questionnaire to generate a new version.