Sample Bequest Wording

How to leave a gift in your will

Interesting in learning how to leave a gift in your will? Canuck Place is a proud partner of the national Will Power campaign. We can help support donors like you leave a lasting legacy at Canuck Place. A full life has a million moments, and at Canuck Place we believe the shortest lives should be the fullest of them all. 

One of the easiest ways to leave a legacy gift is by including Canuck Place in your Will and we have prepared some helpful sample wording to get you started!

Sample Bequest Wording

The following sentences could be included in your new Will or added as a codicil to your existing Will.

Specific Bequest

“I give to CANUCK PLACE CHILDREN’S HOSPICE, the sum of ($ amount).”

Estate Residue

“I give all (or ___% of) the residue of my estate to CANUCK PLACE CHILDREN’S HOSPICE.

Note: this sample wording is provided as information only and does not constitute legal advice. 

Please review it with your own lawyer or other professional advisors to determine its suitability for your unique estate-planning situation. 

For additional information, please download the following document that includes all the information you and your advisor need to include a gift to Canuck Place in your Will.

Thanks to you, we can give short lives the gift of great days.