Bequests
Making a Will is the only way you can be assured that your
estate is distributed the way you wish. As many as 50% of
Australians die without a valid Will or with a self-prepared Will
which proves inadequate.
A bequest is simply a gift made by a Will which can be worded to
suit your wishes. Through a bequest, you can feel assured that part
of your estate will leave a lasting memory and continue to benefit
society. Bequests can be made in the form of a memorial in
perpetuity to commemorate a loved one or the family name.
Opportunities to have your support recognised are
available.All of the Foundation's
administration costs are met by St John of God Health Care Inc,
therefore you can be assured that 100% of your contribution will be
applied to the project of your choice.
Your gift can make a difference
The St John of God Foundation was established to ensure that the
Sisters of St John of God can continue community work which is not
being met by traditional means or government funding.
The Foundation relies on the support of generous donors to
fulfill its mission to provide physical care and financial
assistance to those people and communities where it is most
needed.
How can you help?
You can make a gift in cash or in kind during your lifetime or
by your Will.
By your Will you may make a gift of a sum of money or of a
specific asset - such as real estate, shares or the proceeds of a
life policy - or you may bequeath a share of your estate.
Leaving a percentage of your estate to a charitable organisation
allows for inflation and the increase in the value of your gift in
line with increases in the value of your estate.
How do I make a bequest?
Making a Will is the only way you can be
assured that your estate is distributed the way you wish. As many
as 50% of Australians die without a valid Will or with a
self-prepared Will which proves inadequate.
A bequest is simply a gift made by a Will
which can be worded to suit your wishes. Through a bequest, you can
feel assured that part of your estate will leave a lasting memory
and continue to benefit society. Bequests can be made in the form
of a memorial in perpetuity to commemorate a loved one or the
family name. Opportunities to have your support recognised are
available.
Although sample wording for a bequest is
given, it is recommended you seek the advice of a Solicitor to
ensure that your bequest meets legal requirements.
Adding a codicil
If you have already made a Will, but would now
like to provide for the Foundation, you can do so by making a
codicil – an addition to your Will which would include a bequest to
the Foundation.
Gifts with assured income
Gifts may be of assets with the income from
the property retained by the donor during his or her lifetime.
Similarly, property can be given to the Foundation with the donor
retaining lifetime enjoyment of it.
How should I word my bequest?
A sample wording of a bequest by Will is as
follows:
I give and bequeath to St John of God
Foundation Inc., 68 Coghlan Street, Subiaco, WA 6008, in the State
of Western Australia, free from all duties, for its sole use and
benefit absolutely the sum of $_______________ to be applied by it
for such charitable purposes as the Board of the said Foundation
sees fit and in respect of this bequest I declare as
follows:
- a general charitable intent shall apply to this
bequest;
- the receipt of the Treasurer for the time being of St John
of God Foundation Inc., shall be a full and sufficient discharge to
my executors for the payment of this bequest;
- My executors shall not be obliged to see or inquire into
the application of this bequest.
The St John of God Foundation would
appreciate notification of any Bequests.
Further information
Download Bequest Brochure here:
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Hospital
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Hospital
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