We all have the opportunity to make a difference in the community that our children and grandchildren will inherit. How would you like to be remembered?
Legacy gifts, or planned gifts, can help you accomplish your financial goals and at the same time leave a powerful legacy of environmental protection.
Every person needs a will
Everyone, regardless of age, needs a legal will. When you make a will, you ensure that your wishes are respected. Without a will, you lose control over your property at your death.
Not having a will can cost your estate more than having one. With a will, the taxes on your estate will be minimized, reducing the burden on your loved ones. Without a will the government – not you – decides on the distribution of your possessions and savings. Having a will is a sign of concern for your loved ones.
We urge you to discuss your wishes with a lawyer or financial advisor. He or she will help you to put your wishes in the correct legal form.
You need a will now
Your age doesn’t matter. Even a young family needs provisions for guardianship for young children in case of a tragedy. Having a will gives you and your family peace of mind.
You can alter your will at any time. As your circumstances change, you can choose to revise an existing will to add new gifts or change how you choose to distribute your estate. This can be done through a "codicil" (a signed document that adds to, or alters your will.) You should, of course, review your will every few years so that it reflects your current wishes.
A Legacy of Hope for our environment
You can leave a legacy for those who follow and help protect our environment in several ways, including:
- Making a bequest in your will for a specific sum or a portion of your estate,
- Considering a bequest of assets, for example stocks, bonds, mutual funds, or real estate,
- Naming the David Suzuki Foundation as a beneficiary of your RRSP, RRIF or pension, or life insurance policy.
Our legal name: The David Suzuki Foundation
Our address: Suite 219, 2211 West 4th Avenue, Vancouver, BC, V6K 4S2
Our charitable numbers:
The David Suzuki Foundation: (BN) 12775 6716 RR0001
The David Suzuki Foundation USA: 94-3204049
If you are interested in more information, please contact:
Katie Loftus
Major Gifts Officer
kloftus@davidsuzuki.org
604 732 4228 tel x 277