Remember Vinnies in your Will

It is a fact that around 50% of Australians will pass away without a valid Will. Aside from taking care of those family and friends closest to you, a Will gives you the opportunity to decide how you will be remembered after you are gone and can be a true expression of your values.

By leaving a bequest, you can provide a gift to a cause close to your heart that you previously may not have been able to afford. Leaving a bequest to a charitable organisation such as the St Vincent de Paul Society can be a gift that changes lives not only now but for generations to come.

Including a gift in your Will is a wonderful way to make a difference in the future and without impacting on your life today.

Bequest funds are vital in allowing the Society to provide ongoing assistance to people experiencing disadvantage in our community. Download the editable bequest clause here, this can be printed for your solicitor or can be included when preparing your own Will.

For further information regarding Wills & Bequests contact our Bequest Team on (02) 9568 0234 or email bequests@vinnies.org.au. If you would prefer for us to contact you, please leave your details below.

Remember Vinnies in your Will

It is a fact that around 50% of Australians will pass away without a valid Will. Aside from taking care of those family and friends closest to you, a Will gives you the opportunity to decide how you will be remembered after you are gone and can be a true expression of your values.

By leaving a bequest, you can provide a gift to a cause close to your heart that you previously may not have been able to afford. Leaving a bequest to a charitable organisation such as the St Vincent de Paul Society can be a gift that changes lives not only now but for generations to come.

Including a gift in your Will is a wonderful way to make a difference in the future and without impacting on your life today.

Bequest funds are vital in allowing the Society to provide ongoing assistance to people experiencing disadvantage in our community.

Suggested wording for a gift to the St Vincent de Paul Society (NT) Inc: I bequeath to St Vincent de Paul Society (NT) Inc (the Society), in aid of:

• ( The charitable works of the Society, or
• ( The charitable works of the Society in _________ (insert particular Diocese, Region) at its discretion, or
• ( The charitable work of the Society in the specific field of _________ (insert your preferred area of work, eg homelessness)
•  _________% of my estate
•  the residue of my estate or _________% share of the residue of my estate
•  the sum of $_________
•  my property known as _________ and situated at _________.
• ( and I declare that the receipt of the President or Chief Executive Officer of the Society shall be sufficient discharge for my bequest.

The ABN of the St Vincent de Paul Society Northern Territory is 11 300 386 527.

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Your lasting wish for Vinnies

Leaving a gift in your will is a simple, yet powerful way to help those in need after you are gone.

St Vincent de Paul Society Queensland (fondly known as Vinnies) has been assisting Australia’s experiencing disadvantage for over 120 years. Much of the good work we do is made possible by the generous people who remember us in their will. We help all people in need, giving them a hand-up when they need it most.

Much of the good work we do is made possible by the generous people who remember us in their will.  Leaving a gift in your will can help us house, feed, clothe, and help people struggling or facing crisis.

Your lasting legacy. Leaving a gift in your will can help us house, feed, clothe and help people struggling or facing crisis.

Your gift will restore hope. Every gift, no matter the size, makes a difference. You don’t need to be wealthy to leave a gift, a minimal percentage of your estate can have a lasting impact.

Your gift will go to those in need. Our volunteer member base of more than 9,000 people keeps administration costs low. This means your funds can be directed where they are needed most.

We are here to help. For further information or to discuss this very personal decision further, please contact our gifts and wills team on 07 3010 1076 or email bequests@svdpqld.org.au.

Wills & Bequests

Every gift, no matter how large or small, is important to the Society. Including a gift in your Will is a wonderful way to continue to make a difference to the many lives in need without impacting your life today.

Bequest funds are vital to ensuring the Society will be able to continue to support, assist and most importantly provide a hand up to those at greatest risk of experiencing social exclusion, disadvantage or homelessness in our community.

Leaving a bequest is a very personal decision and you should look after your loved ones first. Once this provision has been made it is possible to include a bequest to the St Vincent de Paul Society in a number of different ways.

• Specific bequests are gifts of particular articles of property, e.g. a house, shares, furniture.
• Pecuniary bequests are gifts of a specific sum of money.
• Contingency bequests are made only when the executor of an estate cannot distribute the estate as planned in the Will.
• Residuary bequests are made up of the remainder of an estate once pecuniary and specific bequests have been distributed.
• A popular way of including a charity in a Will is to include a proportion of the residue of an estate.

For further information on how to make a Bequest to the St Vincent de Paul Society in South Australia please contact us on (08) 8112 8714  or email khermsen@svdpsa.org.au

Why should I have a Legal Will?

A Will prepared by a legal professional means your “estate” is left to those about whom you care.

Is my Will up-to-date?

It is important that your Will is both current and legal.  As your life changes, your Will should change to reflect the new circumstances. It is therefore advisable to review your Will at least every five years.

Do I need a new Will or can I change my existing one?

When your circumstances change, such as including a new family member in your Will, it is usually best to make a new Will. However, to include a bequest to the Society, merely ask your solicitor to add a clause to your existing Will.

Wills & Bequests

Leaving a gift in your will to the St Vincent de Paul Society is a practical and powerful way to make a difference in improving the lives of future generations.

Ways of leaving a bequest in Tasmania

There are a number of different ways in which you could include a bequest to the St Vincent de Paul Society in your Will.

First and foremost, it is important to ensure that your family are provided for. Once this provision has been made it is possible to include a bequest to the St Vincent de Paul Society in a number of different ways.

• Specific bequests are gifts of particular articles of property, eg a house, shares, furniture etc.
• Pecuniary bequests are gifts of a specific sum of money.
• Contingency bequests are made only when the executor of an estate cannot distribute the estate as planned in the Will.
• Residuary bequests are made up of the remainder of an estate once pecuniary and specific bequests have been distributed.
• A popular way of including a charity in a Will is to include a proportion of the residue of an estate.

For further information regarding Wills & Bequests, contact Merleen Cronin:
Email:   merleen.cronin@vinniestas.org.au
Phone:  (03) 6333 0822

Your Lasting Wish 

One of the most important sources of funding for the St Vincent de Paul Society comes from people that have included a gift in their Will. Leaving a gift in your Will is a simple, yet powerful way to help those in need after you are gone. 

We believe that by offering a caring hand up and not a hand out to the disadvantaged and homeless people of Victoria, we can restore their hope and encourage them to take control of their destiny.

For over 160 years, the St Vincent de Paul Society in Australia has been assisting people experiencing poverty and disadvantage.

In Victoria, the St Vincent de Paul Society continues to serve those in need regardless of creed, ethnic or social background, health, gender or political opinions.

Much of the good work we do is made possible by the generous people who remember us in their Will.  

Your lasting legacy. Leaving a gift in your Will can help us house, feed, clothe and assist people struggling or facing crisis.

Your gift will restore hope. Every gift, no matter the size, makes a difference. You don’t need to be wealthy to leave a gift, a minimal percentage of your estate can have a lasting impact.

Your gift will go to those in need. Our volunteer member base of more than 12,000 people keeps administration costs low. This means your funds can be directed where they are needed most.

We are here to help. For further information or to discuss this very personal decision further.   

Contact our Bequest Manager Sharon Wangman at the St Vincent de Paul Society Victoria to answer any question or let us know if you have made this very special gift.     03 9895 5821    bequests@svdp-vic.org.au    Locked Bag 4800, Box Hill Vic 3128

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Did you know that the most powerful, practical and lasting way to help the St Vincent de Paul Society in Western Australia is to leave a gift in your Will?  It ensures our programs that support people in need will continue well into the future.

Please consider remembering the St Vincent de Paul Society in your Will. The Society’s Tom Perrott Friends Forever Club honours the generosity of Bequest donors in a dignified and respectful way. The Society is able to assist thousands of people because of the generosity of those who have remembered the Society in their Will.

Whilst no one likes to think about Will-related matters, it is never too early to plan ahead. The Society has a number of practical booklets that can assist with preparing your Will as well as assistance with wording your Will.  Please find these booklets below.

Mapping your Assets

The St Vincent de Paul Society Mapping Your Assets booklet is a valuable and practical tool for recording your personal information. It will assist you and your solicitor in preparing an appropriate estate plan for you and your family. Download this booklet here.

Preparing your Will

Get direction on how to put your legal and financial matters in order and prepare your will. Download the St Vincent de Paul Society Preparing Your Will - A Simple Guide booklet here.

Executors and Probate

The St Vincent de Paul Society Executors & Probate - Your Questions Answered booklet answers frequently asked questions for executors and offers information and check lists on probate, taking the additional stress out of a very difficult time. Download this booklet here.

Please contact us for confidential assistance.

How do I find out more?

Contact us to find out more about Wills and Bequests.