Bequests

Leave Your Own LEGACY

Dr Chang said “The most important thing is to teach and to pass on skills to others so they can continue without you. There is nothing to be gained by keeping knowledge to yourself.”

By leaving a gift to the Victor Chang Foundation in your Will, you can continue Dr Chang’s two greatest missions. To train the next generation of cardiac surgeons around Asia in advanced surgical cardiac techniques in order that they can take back skills to their homeland and help save the lives of people with heart disease through innovation.

A GIFT MADE BEYOND YOUR LIFETIME WILL ENSURE DR CHANG’S WORK ENDURES

By including the Victor Chang Foundation in your Will, you are making a unique commitment that will help us to continue to Dr Chang’s legacy.

WHY INCLUDE A CHARITY IN YOUR WILL?

A bequest is one of the most effective and long-lasting ways you can help the Victor Chang Foundation. We rely on your generosity and support to enable us to continue the work that was so important to Dr Chang. Without you, this simply would not be possible. Whatever the amount you bequeath your contribution is invaluable.

HOW TO LEAVE A BEQUEST

LEAVING A GIFT TO THE VICTOR CHANG FOUNDATION

We understand that including a charity in your Will is an extremely personal decision, one that is usually close to your heart and that will need to be carefully considered. Of course your family and loved ones should always come first, so we believe you should speak with them about your intentions and reasons why you have decided to leave a gift to the Victor Chang Foundation.

STEP 1 : Write or update your Will

A gift in your Will, no matter what the amount, will make a real difference to continuing the aims of the Victor Chang Foundation, whether it be to educate surgeons from Asia or contribute towards innovation in cardiac surgery.

If you already have a Will but would like to leave a gift to the Victor Chang Foundation, you can do so by making a simple addition to your existing Will. This is called a codicil.

If you do not have a Will at the moment, you can simply include a bequest when you write a new Will.

Whatever your circumstances, we would advise you see a solicitor to ensure your wishes will be followed.

If you wish to designate your gift to a particular project, please contact us to discuss this first.

STEP 2 : Decide what your gift will be

There are a number of ways you can leave a gift to the Victor Chang Foundation, depending on your circumstances.

Residuary Bequest: This is the most effective way to leave a bequest to the Victor Chang Foundation. It is a gift of what remains after you have made provisions for your loved ones. A residuary gift will keep up with inflation. It will mean your bequest will achieve as much as possible now and in the future.

Percentage Gift: Leaving a percentage of your estate allows you to decide what proportion of your total estate you would like to give to the Victor Chang Foundation. A percentage gift will also keep up with inflation.

Pecuniary Bequest or Specific Sum: A pecuniary bequest is a fixed sum of money to be left to the Victor Chang Foundation. This type of gift will not keep up with inflation.

STEP 3 : Suggested wording for your Will

Here is our suggested wording to use when writing or updating your Will, as well as our organisational details.

“I give and bequeath to the Victor Chang Foundation, a company limited by guarantee, of Level 10, 488 Kent Street, Sydney NSW 2000 Australia:

·       the residue, or

·       [......] percent of my whole estate, or

·       [......] percent of the residue, or

·       the specific sum of $[......]

to be used for its general purposes.”

ABN: 1800 276 2745
Australian Charity Number: 002 762 745

STEP 4: Notify loved ones and the Victor Chang Foundation

We believe it is crucial to speak with your family and loved ones about your Will. Communication will ensure your final wishes are carried out. Let your family know that leaving a gift to the Victor Chang Foundation is important to you and advise any executors and guardians of your wishes.

We also suggest that you let us know once you have left a gift in your Will to the Victor Chang Foundation. Knowing when someone has chosen to support us in this particular way helps us to plan more confidently for the future, and more importantly speak with you personally and thank you for your generous support.

To let us know or if you have any questions, please get in touch