Gifts in Wills
Why leave a gift in your Will?
Leaving a gift to the Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute is a very special way to contribute to medical research.
A gift in your Will – no matter how big or small will have a big impact on those suffering from cardiovascular disease. At the Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute we rapidly translate our discoveries into new diagnostics, preventions and treatments of cardiovascular disease.
Your gift will serve to honour your memory by funding innovative ideas that could lead to world first treatments, speed up lifesaving discoveries or train the next generation of researchers.
Your legacy could help prevent the deaths of millions of men, women and children who continue to die from cardiovascular disease each year.
Thank you.
Sally is leaving a gift in her Will to honour 29-year-old godson Oli who died suddenly of cardiac arrest:
“Apart from loved ones, some of my estate will go to charities, including the Institute. The work that the Institute is doing to prevent and cure heart disease is staggering. So much fascinating and mind-blowing research is being undertaken that will save lives."
How to leave a bequest in your Will for heart research?
Leaving a gift in your Will can be done in a number of ways. If you are unsure about the process you may like to speak to your solicitor.
The gift can include:
- The residue of the estate
- A percentage of the estate
- A specific amount of money
- A life insurance or superannuation policy
- Assets such as shares, property, art or jewellery
Suggested wording for a Will
Residuary gift “I give… % (enter percentage) residue of my estate to the Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute (ABN 61 068 363 235) for its general purposes and I declare that the receipt of such gift by its Executive Director or other authorised officer shall be sufficient discharge to my Executors.”
Pecuniary gift “I give… $ (enter dollar amount) to the Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute (ABN 61 068 363 235) for its general purposes and I declare that the receipt of such gift by its Executive Director or other authorised officer shall be sufficient discharge to my Executors.”
Proportional gift “I give… % (enter percentage) of my estate to the Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute (ABN 61 068 363 235) for its general purposes and I declare that the receipt of such gift by its Executive Director or other authorised officer shall be sufficient discharge to my Executors.”
Specific gift “I give… (enter a description of item) to the Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute (ABN 61 068 363 235) for its general purposes and I declare that the receipt of such gift by its Executive Director or other authorised officer shall be sufficient discharge to my Executors.”
Need to create or update your Will?
Safewill is a service that will allow you to prepare a bespoke Will online.
After you have included your loved ones in your Will, perhaps you might consider how impactful a gift in your Will could be to heart research here at the Institute. No matter the size, a gift to the Institute confirms your legacy as a supporter of heart research and ensures we can continue to make breakthroughs that save lives for generations to come.
Get in touch
If you are intending on leaving a bequest to the Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute, or have already included us in your Will we would love to hear from you.
We sincerely thank you for your generosity and would welcome the opportunity to share news of our research breakthroughs with you. If you have any questions or would like to request a copy of our bequest booklet please get in touch via the contact details or form below.
Acknowledgement of Country
The Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute acknowledges Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and recognises the continuing connection to lands, waters and communities. We pay our respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures; and to Elders past and present.
