leave one voice
a bequest
Types of bequests
There are many ways you can leave a gift in your Will to One Voice.
Your bequest will help those that are less fortunate, and restore dignity to many. We invite you to contact a member of the philanthropy team to find out more about how you can leave a legacy of change.
Your solicitor, trustee or accredited Wills and Estate specialist can assist with the detail, but in general, there are four main types of bequests:
Residuary Bequest
A residuary bequest is when you leave a portion or the remainder of your estate to One Voice after all other bequest and other financial commitments have been honoured. This is a wonderful way to ensure One Voice gets the most help possible, whilst also ensuring your loved ones are taken care of.
Suggested wording in your Will:
“I bequeath to One Voice of Victoria 3000, ABN 73 613 678 967 (Insert number)% of my residuary estate, to be applied for the purposes of (insert purpose) or by One Voice in such a manner as its Directors may determine. I direct that the receipt in writing of an authorised officer of One Voice shall be deemed proof of payment.”
Specific Bequest
When you leave specific item, such as property or shares to One Voice.
Suggested wording in your Will:
“I bequeath to One Voice of Victoria 3000, ABN 73 613 678 967, (describe asset accurately), to be applied for the purposes of (insert purpose) or by One Voice in such a manner as its Directors may determine. I direct that the receipt in writing of an authorised officer of One Voice shall be deemed proof of payment.”
Pecuniary Bequest
A gift to One Voiceof a fixed or stated sum of money designated in your Will.
Suggested wording in your Will:
“I bequeath to One Voice of Victoria 3000, ABN 73 613 678 967, the sum of (Insert $ amount), to be applied for the purposes of (insert purpose) or by One Voice in such a manner as its Directors may determine. I direct that the receipt in writing of an authorised officer of One Voice shall be deemed proof of payment.”
Contingent Bequest
This type of bequest is fulfilled if certain conditions are met. For instance, if your primary beneficiary does not survive you, you can indicate your next choice through a contingent designation.
Please seek advice from a legal solicitor for specific wording on how to leave One Voice a contingent bequest.
