Your Legacy, Our Promise
Leaving a gift in your will to support
Thank you for considering the incredible impact of leaving a gift in your Will to support research excellence and life-saving research through the work of the Raine Medical Research Foundation. Each year, the lives of countless adults, elderly and children are improved thanks to the medical advancements made possible by the support of the Raine Foundation.
A bequest is a powerful way to contribute to a brighter future, and we deeply appreciate gifts of all sizes. Your generosity will enable medical researchers to continue making vital discoveries that benefit us all.
By leaving a gift in your Will, you can play a pivotal role in supporting this important work. There are several types of gifts you can choose to include:
- Residuary gift – The remaining portion of your estate after all other gifts and costs have been distributed.
- Pecuniary gift – A specific monetary amount.
- Percentage gift – A defined percentage of your estate.
- Gift of assets – Donations of shares, property, or other valuable assets.
We encourage you to consult with a legal advisor to ensure your Will reflects your wishes while considering the needs of your family and loved ones. Your decision to leave a bequest to the Raine Medical Research Foundation is a meaningful legacy, and we recommend discussing your plans with your family to share your intentions.
For your convenience, we provide suggested wording/quote that can serve as a guide for including a gift to the Foundation in your Will.
“I give to the Raine Medical Research Foundation (insert the details of your gift) and I direct that the receipt of the Director of the Raine Medical Research Foundation will be sufficient discharge to my Executor/Trustee.”
Additional information for solicitors and executors is also available to assist in this process and can be found here:
https://www.rainefoundation.org.au/ways-to-support/bequest/information-for-solicitors-and-executors/
Thank you for choosing to leave a legacy that will help transform lives through medical research excellence.
If you decide to leave a bequest the Raine Foundation in your Will, please let us know so we can make sure we understand your wishes and how we might acknowledge your gift. We would also like to keep you up to date with the research we support and our research programs.
If you do not have a Will at the moment, the bequest can be included when you decide to write your Will. If you already have a Will, and would like to add a bequest to the Raine Medical Research Foundation, you can make an addition to your existing Will through a codicil which is a legal document allowing minor changes to your Will without having to create a new one.
If you would like to talk to someone about leaving a bequest, please call our Director, Dr Amelia Scaffidi on (08) 6488 4880 or email us at raine@rainefoundation.org.au. Any discussions that we have with you and your decision to make a bequest will be kept confidential unless you say otherwise.