Make Landcare your legacy
A gift in your will to South Gippsland Landcare Network is a special and powerful way to support a cause that is important to you. If you choose to leave a gift to South Gippsland Landcare Network, it can be any amount – large or small, it will make a valuable difference in protecting and restoring the environment in South Gippsland.
Choose the legacy that is right for you
Residual gift
What’s left of your estate after all of your wishes have been carried out and expenses in finalising your estate have been met. Residual gifts allow you to take care of your loved ones and financial commitments first. They also adjust automatically to changes in the value of your estate and hold their value over time.
Percentage Gift
You can leave a percentage of your estate to South Gippsland Landcare Network. This gives longevity to your Will because your gift won’t be influenced by inflation or changes in the value of your estate.
Specific Gift
A specified item such as property or shares. These gifts can provide certainty, but only if the asset isn’t sold or disposed of before you pass away.
Every gift, large or small, is deeply appreciated and helps us achieve our vision.
Making or updating a will is simple. The best way to arrange leaving a gift to South Gippsland Landcare Network is to speak with a solicitor. They can ensure your estate is distributed in a way that meets your wishes. How you choose to leave a gift depends on your personal preference and circumstances.
How to include a gift in your will to South Gippsland Landcare Network
Step one
Think about the size and type of gift you wish to give. Many people choose to leave a residual gift. Residual gifts hold their value regardless of inflation and allow you to cover loved ones’ needs first.
Step two
Decide how you would like your gift to be used.
You can make a general donation or you can support a particular cause eg: enhancing koala habitat.. If you’d like your gift to go towards a specific cause, please talk to the Fund Executive Officer.
Step three
Speak to your solicitor or trustee company. Ask them to include your gift to South Gippsland Landcare Network when you write or update your will. You might like to give them this brochure, which has all the information they’ll need.
Suggested wording for your will
“I give and bequeath (a percentage of my estate) or (specified sum) or (all my rights, title and interest in [description of specific land or property at……]) free of all duties and deductions, for the specific cause purposes of South Gippsland Landcare Network ( 52 166 526 533) of 2 Bellingham Street, Leongatha 3953. I declare that the receipt of an authorised officer of South Gippsland Landcare Network shall be a complete and sufficient discharge for the executor(s).”
Gifts in wills - your questions answered
How much does including a gift in my will cost?
Writing or updating a will isn’t as expensive as you might think. Solicitors can provide estimates, but the cost will depend on how complex your personal affairs are.
Do I have enough money to leave a gift in my will?
Many everyday Australians include charitable gifts in their wills. They can look after their loved ones AND the causes that matter to them most. Every gift will help us continue our work to protect and restore the environment in South Gippsland.
Can I add a gift to South Gippsland Landcare Network to my existing will?
Yes – just add a codicil or an amendment. We recommend that you consult your legal advisor to assist you with this.
How do I make sure my loved ones don’t miss out?
You can include a residual gift to South Gippsland Landcare Network (see above). Ask your solicitor or trustee company about the best way to do this.
Contact us:
Belinda Brennan, Executive Officer- South Gippsland Landcare Fund
PO Box 419, Leongath
3953
E: fund@sgln.net.au
M: 0409 004 901
Web: www.sgln.net.au