A Lasting Legacy for the Future
Including a gift in your Will is a very special way to support Epilepsy Action Australia and will make a lasting difference to those with epilepsy well into the future.
It doesn’t have to be large for it to be valuable, and we promise it will be invested in essential services and vital research that will make a difference to the lives of individuals struggling with the many challenges epilepsy presents.
If you are considering leaving a gift in your Will, we thank you for your generosity and desire to make a positive and lasting impact to the lives of those with epilepsy.
Safewill
We’re excited to announce our partnership with Safewill, Australia’s leading online Will writing platform. In less than 30 minutes, you can create a legally binding Will, reviewed by an Australian law firm for your piece of mind. As part of making your Will, there is an option for you to leave a charity legacy gift to Epilepsy Action Australia and any other cause that is close to your heart. Including a charitable gift in your Will after loved ones are taken care of, helps us to continue to provide essential services to people with epilepsy and their families, as well as invest in much needed research for new interventions and treatments to help improve and save lives.
Bequesting Options
Depending on your individual circumstances, there are many ways to support us with a gift in your Will including:
- Nominating a specified amount of money, or a percentage of your estate’s value
- A gift of real estate
- An investment such as stocks, bonds, shares or an artwork
- A residual gift (the balance of your estate after your family, friends and taxes are taken care of).
Bequest Wording with a Solicitor
If you wish to make your Will with a solicitor and also leave a gift to Epilepsy Action Australia, the following are suggestions on the correct legal wording options to include in your Will.
‘The receipt of the treasurer, secretary or public officer for the time being of Epilepsy Action Australia is an absolute discharge to my Executor.’
- If bequeathing a specific sum or nominated asset:
‘I give and bequeath to Epilepsy Action Australia (ABN 61000 533 791) $(amount) (or item) to be used for its principal purposes and free from all taxes, duties and charges.’ - If bequeathing the residue of the Estate:
‘I give and bequeath to Epilepsy Action Australia (ABN 61000 533 791) the residue of my Estate to be used for its principal purposes and free from all taxes, duties and charges.’ - If bequeathing a share of the residue of the Estate:
‘I give and bequeath to Epilepsy Action Australia (ABN 61000 533 791) (the desired percentage)% (or share) of the residue of my Estate to be used for its principal purposes and free from all taxes, duties and charges.’ - If bequeathing a share of the Estate:
‘I give and bequeath to Epilepsy Action Australia (ABN 61000 533 791) (the desired percentage)% (or share) of my Estate to be used for its principal purposes and free from all taxes, duties and charges.’
If you would like more information please contact us on 1300 EPILEPSY (37 45 37) or email [email protected].
