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For further information on how to leave a gift in your Will to Aspect, please contact our Gifts in Wills team today on 1800 288 476 or giftsinwills@autismspectrum.org.au.
The difference a Gift in your Will to Aspect can make
By leaving a Gift in your Will, you have the opportunity to contribute to a project that will help change the world for children and adults on the autism spectrum.
Gifts from Wills are treated in a very special way by Aspect. Unless you tell us otherwise, all gifts are dedicated to major projects with a lasting impact. This ensures your gift will benefit people on the autism spectrum for generations to come.
Gifts from Wills have allowed us to construct a new autism-specific Aspect school campus, build a brand new kitchen at one of our Adult Services Centre's in Melbourne, and has contributed to a state of the art autism-friendly redevelopment at one of our Aspect schools.
Click here to learn more about Aspect's autism-specific schools and services.
How to leave Aspect a gift in your Will
By including a Gift in your Will, you can secure a strong future for Aspect, and bring our vision to life.
For further information on how to leave a Gift in your Will to Aspect, please contact our Gifts in Wills team today on 1800 288 476 or giftsinwills@autismspectrum.org.au.
Here are some of the questions we are frequently asked.
What is a gift in Will or bequest?
A Will is a legally binding document that lets you say what you want to happen to your estate after you are gone. Everyone over the age of 18 should have a valid Will. If you do not have a Will, you could lose the opportunity to give the people you care about the things you value most.
When creating or updating your Will, provide for your family and friends first and then reflect on whether you can also include a gift to Aspect.
Why leave a gift to Aspect in my Will?
Leaving a gift in your Will costs nothing in your lifetime but will have a lasting impact on the lives of Australians on the autism spectrum. Gifts from kind people like you are so important because they provide stability for Aspect and allow for long-term planning of major projects like new schools.
What kind of gift can I leave?
There are three main ways to leave a gift in Will to Aspect:
1. Residuary: You can leave a gift of the remainder or percentage of the remainder of your estate, once specific gifts and expenses have been taken care of.
2. Specific: You can leave a specific gift by simply stating the dollar amount in your Will that you wish to leave to Aspect.
3. An Asset: You may wish to leave a gift of a specific asset. For example, property, shares, art, etc.
Is there a minimum amount I need to donate?
We are grateful for every gift in Will, no matter the size. Every gift, big or small, helps to improve the lives and opportunities for people on the autism spectrum.
Suggested wording for your Will
1. If you wish to leave a proportion of your Estate to Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect):
“I direct my Trustee to divide the residue of my Estate, both real and personal, into equal shares and I GIVE shares to Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect) ABN 12 000 637 267 (“Aspect”), to be applied for general purposes (OR a specific purpose to be stated). The receipt of the Chief Executive Officer or other proper officer of Aspect will be a complete discharge to my Trustee for the payment of this sum and my Trustee will not be bound to see to the application of this sum.”
OR
2. If you wish to leave a sum of money to Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect):
“I GIVE the sum of $ to Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect) ABN 12 000 637 267 (“Aspect”), to be applied for general purposes (OR a specific purpose to be stated). The receipt of the Chief Executive Officer or other proper officer of Aspect will be a complete discharge to my Trustee for the payment of this sum and my Trustee will not be bound to see to the application of this sum."
OR
3. If you wish to leave specific property to Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect):
“I GIVE the following items of my property and personal effects <insert relevant property items or personal effects > to Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect) ABN 12 000 637 267 (“Aspect”), to be applied for general purposes (OR a specific purpose to be stated). The receipt of the Chief Executive Officer or other proper officer of Aspect will be a complete discharge to my Trustee for this gift and my Trustee will not be bound to see to the application of this gift.”
Online Wills - Safewill
Aspect has proudly partnered with Safewill, Australia’s leading online Will writing platform, to provide our supporters an exclusive offer to write your bespoke Will in less than 20 minutes from the comfort of your own home. You will be guided through each step and the process includes a review by an Australian solicitor.
Writing a Will online may not be suitable for those with more complex estates. But for most, it is an easy, affordable, and accessible way to ensure you leave a legacy for your loved ones. You can speak to your solicitor for advice about whether this is a suitable option for you.
We hope you will consider including a gift to Aspect after you take care of your loved ones. Even a gift of 1% is a generous and meaningful way to help change the world for people on the autism spectrum.
Please click here to write a Will through Safewill.
Include a Charity
Aspect is a proud partner of Include a Charity, a social change campaign of Fundraising Institute Australia encouraging more people to leave a gift in their will to charity.
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