Naming CareFlight in your Will is a simple, yet powerful act.
It costs you little or nothing today, but it means you will play a significant part in saving lives in the future.
Your bequest will help us to:
- bring rapid response critical care to the ill and injured
- train specialist doctors in pre-hospital and transport medicine
- provide trauma care training for first responder emergency services personnel and volunteers
- continue our research into developing ways to improve patient outcomes
- purchase state of the art, lightweight equipment so we can reach our patients faster and transport them more efficiently
Why do I need a Will?
Did you know that without a Will, the government – not you – will decide how your estate is distributed?
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. An up-to-date Will gives you the choice to provide for the people and causes most important to you.
How do I make a Will?
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 as you intend, please seek professional help to prepare or modify your Will.
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 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.
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 and send it to us:
- Fax: 1300 788 786
- 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. We will also keep you informed of our activities and long-term plans.
How do I get more information?
Please contact our Bequest Officer on (02) 9843 5122 or by email to request a copy of our Wills and Bequest Information Guide.