Your gift to the hospice in your Will (a bequest) ensures the future of the free services Mary Potter Hospice provides to the community.
Your gift makes a real difference
"We
just couldn't have managed without hospice help when our daughter was
dying. We have decided to leave a bequest gift in memory of her - this
will ensure that in the future others will receive the same care as our
daughter did."
N.D., Waikanae
"I
could never repay the kindness we received when my husband was there -
it was just the right place to be. I have made a bequest in my Will to
Mary Potter Hospice to express my gratitude."
A.F., Strathmore
Your Bequest - which type is best?
Once you have taken care of your family and friends, you can remember Mary Potter Hospice in several ways:
Specific
Sum or % of estate:
A specific sum for your bequest is fantastic, but it is a good idea to
think about the effects of inflation on the amount. What may seem like
a considerable amount now, may in fact be significantly reduced over time.
Nominating a percentage of your estate will ensure your estate does the
most work it can for Mary Potter Hospice.
Residue
of your estate:
Once your estate is assessed any gifts made and all expenses taken care
of, you gift what is left to Mary Potter Hospice.
Specific
gift of property:
You may wish to name a property or name an asset that you would like to
leave for the benefit of Mary Potter Hospice. It is best to check with
us beforehand, to make sure that your gift matches our needs in the best
possible way.
Your
Bequest - how it should be worded:
To ensure your bequest benefits Mary Potter Hospice as you intended, you
need to use the following wording in your Will:
"I give to The Mary Potter Hospice Foundation, Wellington, (% of estate, or the residue of my estate, or sum of money, or description of property or assets) for general purposes, for which the receipt of the Chief Executive or other proper officer shall be full and sufficient discharge to my trustees."
If you wish to leave a bequest for the Forever Foundation for Mary Potter Hospice, which will then be invested and the interest used for the ongoing running of the Hospice, the wording is as below:
"I give to Forever Foundation for Mary Potter Hospice, Wellington, (% of estate, or the residue of my estate, or sum of money, or description of property or assets) for investment purposes, for which the receipt of the Chief Executive or other proper officer shall be full and sufficient discharge to my trustees."
Your Will - who will write it?
Your Will is a legal document. If the wording is incorrect, or if your Will is not witnessed and signed properly, it can be invalid. It is best to have your legal advisor or Public Trust draft your Will for you, as you can then be sure your estate will be distributed as you wish.
Public
Trust is available to assist you with writing your Will, and can visit
you in your home if you need.
Contact them on 0800 371 471.
Planning what you wish to happen with your estate beforehand is very helpful. If you would like a copy of Mary Potter Hospice's How To Make A Bequest brochure, which has a handy planning form, please contact:
Jo
Rosenbrook
- Bequest Co-ordinator
Phone (04) 389-5018, x863 or (0800) MARYPOTTER (627 976)
Freepost 3053, PO Box 7442, Wellington 6242
Your Will - if you already have a current version:
Your legal advisor will encourage you to update your Will every 4-5 years, or with any significant changes in your life. If you have a current Will and you know you would like to help Mary Potter Hospice, you can easily add a codicil regarding your gift:
"I give to The Mary Potter Hospice Foundation, Wellington, (% of estate, or the residue of my estate, or sum of money, or description of property or assets) for general purposes, for which the receipt of the Chief Executive or other proper officer shall be full and sufficient discharge to my trustees."
or
"I give to Forever Foundation for Mary Potter Hospice, Wellington, (% of estate, or the residue of my estate, or sum of money, or description of property or assets) for investment purposes, for which the receipt of the Chief Executive or other proper officer shall be full and sufficient discharge to my trustees."
Your
bequest - how we would like to
thank you
We would love to know that you have contributed for the future of Mary
Potter Hospice with a bequest in your Will, so we can thank you.
You will become a member of the Camellia Heritage Club, created especially
to honour our supporters who have made a bequest. You
will receive a membership pin, and be invited to the Annual Function of
the Camellia Heritage Club.
Your membership and bequest is completely confidential unless you wish to make your gift known.
The pale pink peony-type camellia has been named Mary Potter to mark the 150th anniversary of her birth, November 22nd 1847.
If
you would like more information on how your bequest will help Mary Potter
Hospice, please contact:
Jo
Rosenbrook
- Bequest Co-ordinator
Phone (04) 389-5018, x863 or (0800) MARYPOTTER (627 976)
Freepost 3053, PO Box 7442, Wellington 6242
"I
have been a volunteer for 15 years and I have seen how people appreciate
the care and love they are given. I can't give much now but I have made
a legacy in my Will because I know it will mean so much to so many people."
J.O., Khandallah
"It
was wonderful my dying friend was cared for in her own home by the hospice
staff. I made a donation in her memory but I knew I had to do more so
I have named Mary Potter Hospice as a beneficiary in my Will.
B.R., Seatoun