Leaving a bequest in your will
A bequest is a gift left in a Will (be it money, shares, property or other valuable items). It is an investment in the future, in the well-being and quality of life for others who come after us, a truly lasting legacy.
While family and friends should rightly come first, the addition of a gift in your Will to a cause you are passionate about means you can touch many lives.
Your gift will make a difference, no matter how large or small.
Highett West Cricket Club thanks and honours the individuals and families who have left bequests, knowing that this special gift will significantly impact the future by allowing us to plan services and programs. We advise you to seek professional legal advice to confirm the correct expression of intent in any new or existing Wills.
There are a number of ways you can leave a gift to Highett West Cricket Club in your Will. Below are some examples with suggested wording but we advise you to seek professional legal advice to confirm the correct expression of intent in any new or existing wills.
A Residual Bequest
A Residual Bequests is gifting what is left in your estate after money and other items have been distributed to family and close friends.
Suggested Wording:
I give the rest and residue of my estate both real and personal to Highett West Cricket Club trading as Highett West Cricket Club of Peterson Street Reserve, Peterson St, Highett VIC 3190 (ABN 27 872 910 438) for its general purposes, free of all duties and encumbrances and declare that the receipt of an authorised officer at the time being, shall be sufficient discharge of my executor’s duty.
A Percentage Bequest
A Percentage Bequest is gifting a percentage value of your entire estate without identifying specific items of value.
Suggested Wording:
I give _% of my Estate to Highett West Cricket Club trading as Highett West Cricket Club of Peterson Street Reserve, Peterson St, Highett VIC 3190 (ABN 27 872 910 438) for its general purposes, free of all duties and encumbrances and declare that the receipt of an authorised officer at the time being, shall be sufficient discharge of my executor’s duty.
A Specific Bequest
A Specific Request is gifting a sum of money, property shares or any other items of value you nominate.
Suggested Wording:
I give $_ to Highett West Cricket Club trading as Highett West Cricket Club of Peterson Street Reserve, Peterson St, Highett VIC 3190 (ABN 27 872 910 438) for its general purposes, free of all duties and encumbrances and declare that the receipt of an authorised officer at the time being, shall be sufficient discharge of my executor’s duty.
We’ve partnered with Willed
The creation of a Will has traditionally been perceived as a costly and time-consuming process, discouraging countless individuals from fulfilling this crucial task that ensures the well-being of their loved ones and allows their values and passions to continue beyond their lifetime.
Highett West Cricket Club has partnered with ‘Willed’, an online platform that enables you to complete your legally binding Will in a few simple steps, from the comfort of your own home.
Willed was developed by a team of lawyers, technology experts, and most importantly, individuals who understand the importance of simplifying end-of-life planning. By using this online Will platform, you can save valuable time, money, and alleviate unnecessary stress.
When you create your Will, you will have the opportunity to express whether you wish to leave a charitable gift. Once your family and friends are cared for, you may wish to leave a percentage of your estate, or a specific nominated amount, to the Highett West Cricket Club.
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