Bequests - Leave a Gift in your Will

Thank you for considering a gift in your Will. If you're reading this page it may be because doing something like this has crossed your mind. It is an extraordinary act of generosity and a way to make a significant difference beyond your lifetime.

Leaving a gift in your Will, no matter how big or small, will help give vulnerable children, women and families the opportunity to thrive well into the future. Every gift, regardless of size, makes a difference to young lives and is greatly appreciated.

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Types of gifts you can leave in your Will

A residuary gift - A residue is a gift amounting to whatever remains in your estate after loved ones have been taken care of.
A pecuniary gift - A pecuniary gift allows you to leave a fixed amount of money from your estate to The Family Co. such as real estate or shares.
A percentage - A percentage allows you to leave a nominated percentage of your estate to The Family Co.
A specific gift - A specific gift allows you to leave a particular gift from your estate to The Family Co. in real estate or shares.

How to leave a gift in your Will

If you are planning to remember The Family Co. in your Will, we recommend that you discuss your wishes with your family or solicitor and also share your intentions with us. Please know that any information you provide us with is simply a statement of your current intentions and is in no way legally binding and will be kept in the strictest confidence.

Suggested wording for your Will

When making the decision to leave a gift to The Family Co. in your Will, we recommend that you look after your loved ones first and discuss your decision with them.

If you would like to leave a gift to The Family Co., your solicitor can advise you on the best way to do this. You may wish to update your existing Will with a codicil (addendum) or use the following sample wording to insert a clause in your Will:

“I (insert name here) give and bequeath to The Family Co., ABN 90 552 502 487, for its general purposes, …

INSERT:

“the rest and residue of my Estate”

OR

“a sum of money representing __% of the value of my residuary Estate”

OR

“the sum of $___”

OR

“the following specific items_____”

free of all duties and taxes payable upon death or in consequence of my death, and the receipt of the Secretary or other authorised officer shall be a complete and sufficient discharge for the Executor(s).

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