Including a bequest to Impact Support Services in your Will is your chance to leave a lasting legacy that will help people in need for years to come.

Your Will determines who receives your assets when you die. So why not make it count? By including a bequest to Impact Support Services, you are ensuring that Australians in need will receive help to transform their lives.

All you need to do is advise your solicitor when you are making your will that you would like to leave a bequest to Impact Support Services. If you already have a Will, your solicitor can easily update your existing will to include a bequest.

Making a gift in your Will to Impact Support Services

Including a bequest to Impact Support Services in your Will is easy. When you make a Will, or update your existing one, simply ask your solicitor to include a bequest to Impact Support Services.

There are a number of ways you can do this. Discuss your options with your solicitor to see which one is right for you.

What to do if you don’t have a Will

If you haven’t yet made a Will or are not sure about how to include a bequest in your Will, you can speak to any solicitor who offers a Will-writing service.

If you need any help finding a suitable solicitor, please contact our CEO or Services Manager on (03) 9568 6144 who will be happy to help you locate one in your area.

Here are three of the most effective options for including a bequest in your Will. All three offer you the advantage of ensuring that the real dollar value of your bequest is not eroded by inflation over time, maintaining its strength and power to change people’s lives.

1. The residue of your estate

After you have looked after your family and friends and any debts, you may choose to leave what remains to Impact Support Services. This is called a residuary bequest, because it means the residue (or remainder) of your estate. Many people choose this option because it means you look after your loved ones and other commitments first. Should you choose this option, the correct wording is:

I give the rest and residue of my estate both real and personal to Impact Support Services, Registered Incorporation Number A0024813H, Registered Office 1/162, Drummond Street, Oakleigh, VIC, 3166 for its general purposes and declare that the receipt of an executive officer at the time shall be sufficient discharge of my executor’s duty.

2. A percentage of the residue of your estate

An alternative is to give whatever percentage of the residue of your estate you wish to. Should you choose this alternative, the correct wording is:

I give and bequeath __________ per cent of the residue of my estate to Impact Support Services, Registered Incorporation Number A0024813H, Registered Office 1/162, Drummond Street, Oakleigh, VIC, 3166 for its general purposes and declare that the receipt of an executive officer at the time, shall be sufficient discharge of my executor’s duty.

3. A percentage of your total estate

You may choose to give any percentage of your entire estate, up to 100 per cent.

Should you choose this alternative, the correct wording is:

I give and bequeath __________ per cent of my estate to Impact Support Services, Registered Incorporation Number A0024813H, Registered Office 1/162, Drummond Street, Oakleigh, VIC, 3166 for its general purposes and declare that the receipt of an executive officer at the time, shall be sufficient discharge of my executor’s duty.

These are not the only ways you can make a bequest to Impact Support Services, but they are, by far, the most effective. Should you wish to choose an alternative method, please discuss this with your solicitor.