Leave a green legacy through a gift in your Will

 

Wills and Charitable Bequests

 

Remembering Tree Canada in your Will is a generous act, capable of creating lasting change. A gift made through your Will often allows you to have a larger impact than otherwise possible during your lifetime.

You can leave securities, cash, or even a per centage of your estate, while maintaining support for your loved ones. Your estate will receive a charitable tax benefit that can lower or even eliminate estate taxes.

Speak to your lawyer about drafting a Will or adding a codicil. Be sure to inform us of your bequest and your wishes. It will give us the opportunity to thank you and, more importantly, to discuss the impact that you hope to achieve. Your privacy and confidentiality will be maintained throughout the process.

You can leave a legacy that grows a greener, healthier Canada for generations to come. And, through Tree Canada’s partnership with Willfora, you can create your Will for free. Willfora allows you to create a secure and legal Will online in 20 minutes or less, at no cost to you.

Willfora

Disclaimer: Willfora is not available to residents of Quebec. This partnership is not intended as a substitute for professional advice and assistance from your lawyer, financial advisor or tax consultant. We recommend that you discuss your plans with your lawyer and/or financial advisor before proceeding with a Will or planning a legacy gift.

Sample Bequest Wording

Residual Bequest:

“My estate trustees shall pay ______ (all or %) of the residue of my estate to Tree Canada (Ottawa, ON, Charity Registration Number #137708509RR0001), for the purpose of supporting its highest priority needs.”

Legacy Bequest:

“My estate trustees shall pay the sum of $ ______ (or transfer assets with an equal value) to Tree Canada (Ottawa, ON, Charity Registration Number 137708509RR0001), for the purpose of supporting its highest priority needs.”

 

Legal Name

The name you should include in your Will to make a bequest is “Tree Canada (Charitable Registration Number 137708509RR0001)”.

Charitable Registration Number: 137708509RR0001

 

We would love to thank you personally and discuss the impact you hope to achieve through your legacy gift to Tree Canada. Please contact:

Paul Dickson
Head of Individual Giving
pdickson@treecanada.ca
613-567-5545 x232