Bequests
Naming CareFlight in your Will is a powerful, yet simple act. Planning a donation for the future (which costs you little or nothing today) means that you are playing a significant part not only in rapid response critical care for the ill and injured, but also in the research, innovation and development of clinical excellence and nation wide critical care.
What types of Bequests are there?
- A general bequest is usually a sum of money or a percentage of the value of your estate
- A residual bequest includes anything remaining in your estate after specific and general bequests have been paid
- A specific bequest is a gift of a particular piece of property, such as a house or jewellery
How do I make a Will?
Please use a professional when making your Will, particularly if you are planning to leave a bequest. Wills are precise legal documents that are meant to determine the disbursement of your property in the way you wish. It may sound simple, but there are many legal pitfalls. To be sure that your assets are distributed the way you wish, always seek professional help to prepare or modify your Will.
How do I include a Bequest to CareFlight in my Will?
If you wish to include a bequest to CareFlight in your Will, we suggest the following wording:
General or Pecuniary Bequest:
I GIVE to CAREFLIGHT LTD, whose head office is at 4 Barden St, Northmead NSW, the whole OR (insert percentage) of my estate. I declare that the receipt of the Chief Executive Officer or other proper officer of CAREFLIGHT LTD will be a complete discharge for this bequest and my trustee will not be bound to see the application of the bequest.
Residual Bequest:
I GIVE to CAREFLIGHT LTD, whose head office is at 4 Barden St, Northmead NSW, the residue of my estate. I declare that the receipt of the Chief Executive Officer or other proper officer of CAREFLIGHT LTD will be a complete discharge for this bequest and my trustee will not be bound to see the application of the bequest.
Specific Bequest:
I GIVE to CAREFLIGHT LTD, whose head office is at 4 Barden St, Northmead NSW, (insert specific item to be given) OR the sum of (insert specific amount to be given) for its general purposes. I declare that the receipt of the Chief Executive Officer or other proper officer of CAREFLIGHT LTD will be a complete discharge for this bequest and my trustee will not be bound to see the application of the bequest.
Why do I need a Will?
More than half of all Australians are estimated not to have a valid Will. Having a Will is very important because it ensures that your final wishes are carried out without the intervention of authority. If you don’t already have a Will, you should consider speaking to a solicitor or public trust officer. Did you know that without a Will, the government – not you – will decide how your estate is distributed? An up-to-date Will gives you the choice to provide for the people and causes most important to you.
What if I have already included CareFlight in my Will, or are planning to?
If you have already included CareFlight in your Will or intend to do so, we would love to know. Please take a few minutes to print and complete the Bequest Intention Form (PDF, 50KB) and send it to us via:
- Fax: 1300 788 786; or
- Mail: CareFlight, GPO Box 9829, In Your Capital City
As a special member of the CareFlight team, we will make sure that you are thanked during your lifetime and kept informed of our activities and long-term plans.
How do I get more information?
Please contact our Bequest Officer on (02) 9843 5152 to order our Wills and Bequest Information Guide.