An act of kindness and generosity...
leaving a bequest to Lifeline Harbour to Hawkesbury Sydney will touch those in the community in their darkest moments for years to come.
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Give the gift that saves lives
For over 50 years, Lifeline Harbour to Hawkesbury Sydney has been there for our local community, equipping thousands of individuals to support their own and others' mental health, responding to those in crisis and caring for others in recovery.
We work every day of the year to build resilience in our community through connection and empathy, gently building hope and holding people safe. But, with nine Australians still taking their own lives every day, there is still much to do.
By leaving a bequest, you will be affirming our vision of an Australia free from suicide, and supporting us in making sure no Australian need face their darkest moments alone.
Many people are surprised to know you don't need to be wealthy to leave a gift in your will – leaving a gift of even just 1% can have a significant impact – and you have control over how your gift is left.
Leaving a bequest to Lifeline Harbour to Hawkesbury Sydney is straightforward. Simply:
- decide on the kind of bequest you would like to make and choose the wording you would like to use
- update your will (Lifeline Australia has partnered with Safewill)
- let us know so we can thank you and keep in touch.
Your legal advisor or solicitor will need our:
- ABN (56 766 506 533)
- registered name (Lifeline Harbour to Hawkesbury Sydney Incorporated)
- address (4 Park Avenue Gordon NSW 2072).
Please take this information with you when you visit your legal advisor or solicitor to draft or update your will, or use our handy template.
A very personal decision
When considering your will, we always recommend you take care of your family and loved ones first and get professional advice from a legal advisor or solicitor. You may also wish to speak with us, or have a look at our annual reports before making a decision.
Leaving a bequest is a very personal decision. We respect the kind of bequest you wish to make, which can take one or more of the following forms, and understand you may want your gift invested in an area that is of personal importance to you.
Residuary bequest
A gift of whatever is left of your estate (or a percentage thereof) after all your other gifts have been distributed and taxes and debts have been fulfilled. (Note: a percentage gift keeps up with inflation, and means your bequest will have as much impact in the future as it would today.)
Specific bequest
The gift of a nominated asset, such as a house, shares, life insurance etc.
Pecuniary bequest
A gift of a set dollar amount determined by you at the time of drawing up or amending your will.
Specified purpose bequest
You can specify that your bequest is used for suicide prevention, telephone counselling services or face-to-face counselling, for example.
Making sure your wishes are honoured
The wording used in your will is important – the wrong wording could mean your assets aren't treated as you intended, while the correct wording will ensure that gifts directed to Lifeline Harbour to Hawkesbury Sydney come directly to us.
We recommend you seek professional advice from a legal advisor or solicitor if you have any queries about the wording of your bequest and to ensure it is worded correctly to reflect your wishes. We offer the following as a guide.
For a Residuary Bequest
I give, devise and bequeath to Lifeline Harbour to Hawkesbury Sydney Incorporated (ABN 56 766 506 533) of 4 Park Avenue Gordon, free from all duties, the following _____ percentage OR the remainder of my estate and direct that the receipt of the Treasurer, for the time being, will be a sufficient discharge to my trustees.
For a Pecuniary Bequest
I give devise and bequeath to Lifeline Harbour to Hawkesbury Sydney Incorporated (ABN 56 766 506 533) of 4 Park Avenue, Gordon, free from all duties, the following $ _____ amount and direct that the receipt of the Treasurer for the time being will be a sufficient discharge to my trustees.
For a Specific Bequest
I give, devise and bequeath to Lifeline Harbour to Hawkesbury Sydney Incorporated ( ABN 56 766 506 533) of 4 Park Avenue, Gordon, free from all duties, the following ________ item/s and direct that the receipt of the Treasurer for the time being will be a sufficient discharge to my trustees.
Please also see our template that you may take to your legal advisor or solicitor.
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Interested in learning more? Our team is here to help and can provide further information.