Leaving a bequest or a legacy

A bequest or legacy is a pledge of support written into a person’s Will. One advantage of donating this way is that it does not affect an individual’s personal circumstances during their lifetime.

Bequests make a significant difference to our work. Indeed many new initiatives have quite literally ‘got off the ground’ thanks to this type of donation.

The Development Manager can provide you with further information about leaving a bequest to LIFEWISE (Methodist Mission Northern); please call (09) 302 5390.

Instructions for your solicitor/lawyer when making a Will, or adding a codicil to an existing Will, could include one of the following options:

Option One

Cash legacy

I give and bequeath the sum of $ (insert figure) to Methodist Mission Northern

Option Two

Bequest of specific assets

I give and bequeath my (describe assets as accurately as possible) to Methodist Mission Northern

Option Three

Bequest of specific property

I give and bequeath my property situated and known as (describe your property as accurately as possible including Street Address and if possible the legal description – usually on your rate demand of Government Valuation) to Methodist Mission Northern

Option Four

Bequest portion of residuary estate

I give, devise, bequeath and appoint (insert figure)% of my residuary estate to Methodist Mission Northern