Planned GivingEveryone should have an up-to-date will in which your family and the people you care about are properly provided for before you leave anything to good causes, even Sleeping Children Around the World.
You could leave a legacy to Sleeping Children Around the World in your will. It's easy.When writing or updating your will, ask your lawyer or trust officer to include whatever money or property you decide to Sleeping Children. It can be a lump sum or percentage of your estate and it can be cash or securities or other property of value. If you have an up-to-date will, all you need is a codicil to provide for a legacy to Sleeping Children Around the World. A codicil is a short attachment that changes the will. It must be signed and witnessed in the same way as the will itself and should be drawn up by a lawyer or trust officer to be sure it is done right. There are several ways to leave a legacy gift and some of them can mean substantial tax savings. Donating SecuritiesNote: The Canadian Government's recent tax changes have made it more appealing to donate publicly traded securities to your charity of choice. Under new rules, you may donate stocks, bonds, trust units, futures and options, as well as units/shares in mutual funds and you will pay no capital gains tax on the appreciated value. This greatly reduces your out-of-pocket expense of making such a donation. More information here. |