WILLS MONTH
Wills Month
Wills Month
September is Wills Month, a good reminder of the importance of having a will and keeping it current. If you’re considering leaving a gift in your will, we can help you make yours a lasting legacy for our community. With our smarter giving model, your gift can be continuously invested to grow and transform our community making it a better place for many future generations.
Wills Information Pack
The Positive Power of a Will
Much of our lives are spent raising families, building careers, and preparing for retirement. We all want to make a difference in the
world and be remembered fondly. Are you building a legacy that aligns with what you value you most?
A legacy of provision. Research indicates that nearly half of all New Zealander's do not have a will, and many of those that do it may not be up to date. An up-to-date estate plan not only prepares for good use of your resources, it also establishes a plan to ensure that your loved ones are provided for and that any minor children will be raised by the guardian of your choosing. Your legacy can provide protection, provision, and peace.
A legacy of love. Many people are incorporating the idea of an "ethical will" into their estate planning. An ethical will passes along
the riches of the heart. Personal letters, special family stories, affirmation of love, and your own life stories make an ethical will a
rich and enduring gift.
A legacy of generosity. What causes and organizations have you felt connected to throughout your life? Would you consider leaving
them a gift in your will? Planning a legacy gift to a cause you feel passionate about is a powerful way to communicate what matters
to you. You might even inspire loved ones to think about how they may practice generosity in their own lives too.
Contact us to find out more about how you can build a powerful legacy.
Our Wills Month Resources
If it's your first time, making a will can seem quite daunting. But they can be very straightforward. Our Wills Information Guide takes you through what you need to consider, and questions to answer. Download the guide, work your way through and then make an appointment with your lawyer.
Will Information Pack
"Your Path of Philanthropy" Workbook
Listen and Learn
Learn more about Wills from our local experts:
"Navigating Wills, Estate Planning, and Community Giving to Secure Your Legacy." Steven Brent is the Founder of RVG Law here in the Wakatipu and talks to The Outlet podcast host Brent Harbour all about wills, and Community Foundations.
"Where There is a Will There's a Way" In our Wills Month blog, Haydon Cunningham and Shauna Nicol from AWS Legal write about wills. They cover who needs one, what happens if you pass away without a will, and how a will can protect your wishes when you die.
September 2024 Campaign
Add the Wakatipu Community Foundation to your new or existing will and create a ripple that will last for generations. Our local partner law firms will be able to guide you the process.
Our smarter giving model means we invest and protect donations so they can grow and earn income that supports our community, for good. We make it easy for you to impact the community you love, now and forever.
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