What is a bequest?
A bequest is a gift in your Will and can be cash or other assets. It is a simple and influential way to identify the things that are most important to you. It allows you to support causes you care about once you have passed. For a bequest to be legally enforceable, your Will must be in writing, signed and witnessed.
Why leave a bequest?
Many people are unable to support charities to the extent that they would like to because of our personal circumstances. Leaving a gift in your will, no matter how big or small will leave a lasting legacy to help those in need within Australia.
Who will your bequest help?
Your gift will help in one of the following areas within Wesleyan Community Care.
- Family strengthening initiatives
- Migrant support
- Indigenous support
- Health and well-being
- Youth empowerment
Wording for a Will
The following wording is intended as a guide only and we recommend that you seek advice from a solicitor who is experienced in wills and estates.
Suggested working for a Will
“I give and bequeath to Wesleyan Community Care
[choose one of the following (a) to (d)]
A. To bequeath a percentage (%) of your estate.
……. percent of my estate, free from all duties, to be applied for the purposes of Wesleyan Community Care (ABN 67 615 983 661) in such a manner as Wesleyan Community Care may determine and I declare a general charitable intention.
B. To bequeath a residue of your total estate.
The residue of my estate to be applied for the purposes of Wesleyan Community Care (ABN 67 615 983 661) in such a manner as Wesleyan Community Care may determine and I declare a general charitable intention.
C. To bequeath a specific sum of cash from your estate.
The sum of $ ………………………, free from all duties, to be applied for the purposes of Wesleyan Community Care (ABN 67 615 983 661) in such a manner as Wesleyan Community Care may determine and I declare a general charitable intention.
D. To bequeath a specific item (property or other) from your estate
The following items of property, free from all duties, to be applied for the purposes of Wesleyan Community Care (ABN 67 615 983 661) in such a manner as Wesleyan Community Care may determine:
- <item 1>
- <item 2>
- <item 3>
[include the next two paragraphs for all the above bequests]
If Wesleyan Community Care ceases to exist before my death, or is not known by that name at the date of my death, the Wesleyan Methodist Church of Australia will apply the gift to the welfare services of the Wesleyan Methodist Church of Australia.
I direct that the receipt of the Wesleyan Community Care CEO shall constitute a full and sufficient discharge to my executors and trustees.
For further information regard leaving a gift in your will please contact Wesleyan Community Care at office@wesleyancommunitycare.au