Leave a Legacy: Gifts in Wills
Leaving a lasting gift to Cure Cancer in your Will enables you to make a real difference to future generations – cancer patients, their loved ones, and the scientists who so desperately want and know how to help.
By helping to fund the brightest minds in scientific research, your legacy will live on in the hearts of those you touch.
Many people are alive today because of cancer research that has been funded in the past. By leaving behind a bequest, you will be contributing to a better future – one we hope is cancer-free.
Even 1% of your estate can make a monumental difference for a cancer patient who is looking for hope.
Simple Steps to Remember Cure Cancer in your Estate Plans
1. Contact our Legacy team. We would love to hear from you and help ensure you have all the information you need.
2. Consult your legal advisor to ensure the option you have chosen best reflects your intentions.
3. Discuss your decision with your loved ones to ensure they understand your wishes and reasoning.
4. Once you have remembered us in your Will, please let us know. While it is certainly up to you whether you tell us, we would love to thank you personally.
If you’re ready to start your will now
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Cure Cancer donors can make use of a limited time 50% discount for writing their own bespoke Wills. Safewill has helped thousands of Australians with their Wills, and makes it easy and affordable to write your own legally binding Will online from just $95.
Every Will is reviewed by an Australian lawyer for added peace of mind, and includes a full year of free, unlimited updates.
Cure Cancer does not prepare or facilitate the preparation of a will; SafeWill will provide that service for you.
Types of Gifts
There are many types of bequests, but some of the most common are listed here. You could also choose to direct your bequest to a type of cancer research that’s close to your heart or to wherever need is greatest.
· Residual bequest – After taking care of friends or family, you can leave all or a percentage of the remainder of your estate.
· Percentage bequest – A percentage of the overall value of your estate, which allows for growth or depletion of the value of your estate.
· General or pecuniary bequest - A gift or fixed amount of money.
· Asset bequest – Specific items like property, shares, bonds, art, or jewellery.
Suggested Wording
It’s important to have the correct wording to ensure that your wishes are carried out correctly. While we have provided some suggestions in our Will to Cure Cancer Guide, we strongly recommend that you consult your legal advisor for further assistance.
How can we help?
Let us know how we can make the process easier for you by answering the below questions or contacting us on 02 8072 6188 or via email at info@curecancer.com.au.
