Your will is in itself a gift.
A thoughtful and well-planned will is an important and helpful document that ensures that your wishes are carried out. Making your intentions clear through your will is in itself a great gift to your family and friends. Your will may also be the key instrument for making the most generous charitable gifts that you may ever give. Legacy gifts say a great deal about you, your beliefs, and the organizations you care about. It is always a privilege and great source of encouragement for L’Arche Antigonish to receive a legacy gift. Your commitment to L’Arche is precious, and we would be honoured to receive a gift through your will or estate plan.
How to leave a gift in your will to the L’Arche Antigonish Foundation?
We recommend working with a lawyer to write or update your will. Your lawyer and your financial advisor can help you plan for a legacy gift that works well for you.
Three things your lawyer may ask for:
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Legal name of the charitable organization: L’Arche Antigonish Foundation
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Charitable registration number: 859744054RR0001
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Mailing address: 4 West Street, Antigonish, NS B2G 1R8
Sample wording for giving a specific dollar amount or a percentage of your estate:
“I give L’Arche Antigonish Foundation, charitable number 859744054RR0001, the sum of $______.”
“I bequeath _____% of the residue of my estate to the L’Arche Antigonish Foundation, charitable number 859744054RR0001.”
Giving through life insurance or your retirement plan
It may be possible for you to name L’Arche Antigonish Foundation as a beneficiary (in full or with a designated percentage), of your life insurance or your retirement plan, RRSP or RRIF. You can discuss these options with your lawyer and financial advisor. Contact your retirement plan administrator or your life insurance company to add L’Arche Antigonish Foundation as a beneficiary.
Other Giving Possibilities
There are other ways to give through your will or estate plan. We encourage you to discuss with your lawyer and financial advisor how to leave a legacy gift that responds best to your needs and circumstances.