You can make a simple addition to your existing Will; this is called a codicil and is an easy way to include Bravehearts without having to rewrite your Will.

A codicil is an instruction or amendment to your existing Will. It is a legal document and must be signed and witnessed by two people. To include Bravehearts as an additional bequest to your current Will, simply add Bravehearts as a beneficiary using the following wording:

Codicil

Codicil of ______________________________(Full Name)

This codicil is dated ______(day of) ____________(month)

________(year) and is made by me of ________________

_______________________________________(address).

I confirm my Will date ________/________/_______ in all

respects except that I add the following clause or clauses:

“I give and bequeath, free of all duties, taxes or deductions to Bravehearts Foundation Limited. for the general purposes of that organisation, the following (whichever is applicable):

1. the whole of my estate (or ______% of my estate); OR
2. the residue of my estate or (_____% of the residue of

my estate); OR

iii. the sum of $____________

And I direct that the receipt of an Executive Officer of Bravehearts Foundation Limited. shall be sufficient discharge to my Executor for the bequest.”

SIGNATURE OF WILLMAKER_________________________

Signed by the Will maker of this codicil in our presence and

in the presence of each other.

Witness details printed and signed

Please discuss any changes to your Will with your Solicitor, who will ensure your Will is valid and that your intentions are clear and legally stated.

No matter how big or small your contribution, you will make a difference to the futures of Australian children and survivors of sexual abuse. There are several ways you can leave a Gift in your Will as listed in the HOW TO LEAVE A GIFT IN YOUR WILL section.

Once you have decided on the type of bequest you would like to leave, suggested wording for your Bequest Gift to Bravehearts is listed below.

You are strongly advised to seek your Solicitor’s advice to draw up your bequest correctly.

I give, free of all duties and taxes:

The whole of my estate; or

______% of my estate; or

The residue of my estate (or ____% of residue of my estate); or

The sum of $_______; or

My units/shares in ___________________Trust/Ltd; or

My real property situated at (Insert Street Address) having the

title reference _______________,

to Bravehearts Foundation Limited

ABN 41 496 913 890

PO Box 575, Arundel BC, Qld 4214

and I direct that the receipt of an Executive Officer of Bravehearts shall be sufficient discharge to my Executor for the bequest.

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Leaving even 1-5% of your estate to Bravehearts will ensure your legacy is lasting and meaningful, helping to protect future generations of Australian children from the crime of child sexual abuse.

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