If you or someone you know has been touched by a child's illness you may want to consider making a bequest to Ronald McDonald House South Island to help other families during this stressful time.

Why do I need a will?
What happens if I die without a will?
How do I make a will?
Can I change my will?
How can I help Ronald McDonald House South Island?
How do I word my bequest?

Why do I need a will?
Your will is an expression of love and concern for your family, friends and organisations you care about. A will is the only way to ensure your affairs will be settled as you wish. Your will ensures that your assets are divided and disposed of exactly as you wish. It is your final expression of love and compassion to family, friends and charities of your choice.

If you have children, you should have a Will.

What happens if I die without a will?
If you die Intestate (without a will), your Estate will be settled according to the laws of New Zealand. If no relatives can be traced your possessions may go to the Government.

How do I make a will?
It is possible to draft a legally binding Will yourself; however it is strongly recommended that you seek the advice of your Solicitor, the Public Trust Office or a Trustee Company.

Can I change my will?
Yes, in fact it is a good idea to review your Will every five years, or as your circumstances change. If the change is very simple and straightforward, a Codicil (amendment) can be added to your Will.

How can I help Ronald McDonald House South Island?
There will always be a need for the services and support provided by Ronald McDonald House South Island. A gift in your Will is a positive way to help support the families of seriously ill children.

There are several ways you can make a gift. A legacy or bequest in your will can be made as a:

Specific Bequest: a gift of a certain sum, a specific asset, or all, or part, of an insurance policy.
General: a specified percentage or share of your Estate.
Residual Bequest: part or all of the residual balance of your Estate after gifts have been provided to family and friends.
Life Insurance: You can gift part or all of your Life Insurance to Ronald McDonald House South Island.

How do I word my bequest?
The wording of your will can be made in a number of ways:

"I give and bequeath to the RMH (South Island) Trust ....% of my Estate.

or

the sum of $

or

the following property or assets:-

I declare that the receipt of the RMH (South Island) Trust shall be full and sufficient discharge to my Trustee".

As little as 1% of your residual estate can make a difference.

For more information about making a bequest, contact your solicitor or MDS Law phone 03 379 1930.

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