GENERAL
- An outright gift goes to work immediately
- A monthly automatic contribution through your bank or credit card can add up to a significant annual gift and is easy on your budget.
- Memorial gifts honour a cherished loved one. An “In Honour” gift is a meaningful way to commemorate a birthday, holiday or special occasion.
PLANNED GIVING
- Bequests are designated in wills and administered by the Executor of the estate.
- Insurance – an insurance policy can be donated to Hospice or Hospice can be named as a beneficiary. An Insurance Policy can also be taken out on an individual, with the donor donating the premium and THS owning and named as beneficiary of policy.
- A gift of Capital property can reduce capital gains tax on a gift of appreciated capital property.
- Hospice can be named as the beneficiary of your RRSP/RRIF.
- The Terrace Hospice Society is a registered non-profit charitable organization and receipts will be issued for all donations.
GIFT IN YOUR WILL
HOW TO MAKE A BEQUEST TO THE TERRACE HOSPICE SOCIETY
- Speak with your lawyer or the person looking after your will.
- Tell your lawyer you want to make a bequest legacy gift to “Terrace Hospice Society.”
- E-mail terracehospice@citywest.ca or call 250-635-4811 about your intention to add the Society to your will.
- Sample statement to add to your will: “I _________ bequeath to the Terrace Hospice Society of #207 – 4650 Lazelle Av. Terrace BC V8G 1S6 _____ % of the residue (or a specific amount) of my estate for its own sole and only use absolutely.”
- Ask your lawyer to send a copy of your will to the Terrace Hospice Society.
These are just a few of the possible options for giving. Please consult your financial adviser to determine the method that might work best for you or contact us at (250) 635-4811 for more information.