Leave a gift in your Will
Your legacy can transform people's lives
Leaving a meaningful gift will help us continue the journey to discover a cure for paralysis. Every bequest, no matter its size, makes a difference to those suffering with spinal cord injury.
‘We have been supporters of the Foundation and the groundbreaking research into Spinal Cord Injury repair being undertaken at Griffith University for many years. We hope to continue this support for many more years to come. We are happy to have nominated a pecuniary legacy in our wills, so that after we have gone, we can still be of support to ongoing research projects.’
– Des and Kaye Hastie
What is a Gift in Will?
There are a number of ways you can leave a gift and it depends on your preferences and individual circumstances.
- Residual legacy: A residual legacy is a portion of your estate, or the balance remaining after loved ones and expenses are covered.
- Specific amount of money: This type of Gift is sometimes called a pecuniary legacy, allows you to nominate a specific amount of money.
- Specific items of value: Anything of value, such as property, shares, stocks, bonds, jewellery or works of art, may be specifically named in your Will and given directly to us.
Suggested Wording
Legal Name: PERRY CROSS SPINAL RESEARCH FOUNDATION LIMITED
Charity ABN: 82 142 046 124
GIFT OF THE RESIDUE OF ESTATE
‘I give (insert either ‘all of the Residue of my Estate’ or ‘the fraction or percentage of the Residue of your Estate that you would like to give’) to the PERRY CROSS SPINAL RESEARCH FOUNDATION LIMITED (ABN 82 142 046 124) presently of Level 11, Corporate Centre One, 2 Corporate Court, Bundall, Queensland to be applied for… (insert either ‘its general charitable purposes’ or the specific purpose that you would like the gift to be used for). A receipt signed by a person authorised by the PERRY CROSS SPINAL RESEARCH FOUNDATION LIMITED shall constitute a full and sufficient discharge to my Trustees, and my Trustees are not obliged to see or enquire into the application of the subject matter of the gift made by me.
OR A SPECIFIC OR MONETARY GIFT
‘I give (insert particulars of the specific item being given or the sum of money being given) to the PERRY CROSS SPINAL RESEARCH FOUNDATION LIMITED (ABN 82 142 046 124) presently of Level 11, Corporate Centre One, 2 Corporate Court, Bundall, Queensland to be applied for… (insert either ‘its general charitable purposes’ or the specific purpose that you would like the gift to be used for). A receipt signed by a person authorised by the PERRY CROSS SPINAL RESEARCH FOUNDATION LIMITED shall constitute a full and sufficient discharge to my Trustees, and my Trustees are not obliged to see or enquire into the application of the subject matter of the gift made by me.
Contact Details
It can be a simple and inexpensive process to leave a bequest in a Will. We recommend that you seek the advice of an independent, qualified legal advisor before making or revising your Will. We also suggest you talk to your family about your wishes.
Please contact Mel on 0457 277 579 for a confidential discussion.
