{"id":4976,"date":"2023-10-05T16:50:53","date_gmt":"2023-10-05T16:50:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ccbnational.net\/shaggy\/?page_id=4976"},"modified":"2023-11-10T20:57:43","modified_gmt":"2023-11-10T20:57:43","slug":"a-gift-in-your-will-bequest","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ccbnational.net\/shaggy\/a-gift-in-your-will-bequest\/","title":{"rendered":"A Gift in Your Will (Bequest)"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"4976\" class=\"elementor elementor-4976\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-2001014 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"2001014\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-359de0b\" data-id=\"359de0b\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-54abf32 elementor-widget elementor-widget-shortcode\" data-id=\"54abf32\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"shortcode.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-shortcode\"><button class=\"responsivevoice-button\" type=\"button\" title=\"ResponsiveVoice Tap to Start\/Stop Speech\" data-rvtts-action=\"speak\" data-rvtts-text=\"A Gift in Your Will (Bequest) A charitable gift in your will is a meaningful way to support the Canadian Council of the Blind. A charitable legacy gift, also called a charitable bequest, is a direction in your Will that instructs your Executor(s)\/Trustee(s) to leave one or more of your assets to a charitable organization(s). Leaving a gift in your will is easy and can help ensure your loved ones are cared for, your estate is protected, and the gift you wish to make to the Canadian Council of the Blind can be fulfilled. Benefits to you Convenient \u2013 A legacy gift in your will can be made no matter how old you are and can be for any amount you want.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Simple \u2013 A legacy gift in your will is easy to arrange. Simply instruct your lawyer to include a bequest to the Canadian Council of the Blind in your will.Tax relief \u2013 A legacy gift in your will is a highly effective way to reduce taxes in your estate.Tax planning \u2013 The Canadian Council of the Blind issues a charitable tax receipt for the full value of your bequest. This receipt will be used to reduce the tax payable on your final tax return. If your bequest exceeds 100% of your net income, the excess may be carried back to the previous tax year or forward as part of a Graduated Rate Estate plan.Flexible \u2013 Your bequest can be for a specific amount, a percentage of your estate, or the residue of your estate \u2013 a gift made after your debts have been paid and other bequests made.Peace of mind \u2013 You can make changes to your will at any time.Recognition \u2013 Become a member of the 1944 Legacy Society and receive recognition on our digital donor wall and an exclusive pin.The easiest way to have the greatest impact in meeting the Canadian Council of the Blind\u2019s needs in the future is to make an unrestricted gift. However, if you wish to designate your gift for a specific use, we are happy to discuss that option with you. Please see our sample bequest language below. Sample bequest clauses These are sample clauses only. Your lawyer or estate planner should review any wording.Specific, unrestricted:I give, devise, and bequeath to the Canadian Council of the Blind at 200\u201314 Chamberlain Avenue, Ottawa, ON, K1S 1V9, the sum of $_______________ to be used for any purpose(s) approved by the Board of Directors.Specific, restricted with right to vary clause:I give, devise, and bequeath to the Canadian Council of the Blind at 200\u201314 Chamberlain Avenue, Ottawa, ON, K1S 1V9, the sum of $____________ to be used for the following purpose(s): _____________________________________. If the Canadian Council of the Blind is unable to apply all or part of these funds for the specific purpose(s) stated herein, the balance of this bequest not so extended may be used for any purpose approved by the Board of Directors.General %, unrestricted:I give, devise, and bequeath to the Canadian Council of the Blind at 200\u201314 Chamberlain Avenue, Ottawa, ON, K1S 1V9, ____% of the residue of my estate to be used for any purpose(s) approved by the Board of Directors.General %, restricted with right to vary clause:\u00a0I give, devise and bequeath to the Canadian Council of the Blind at 200\u201314 Chamberlain Avenue, Ottawa, ON, K1S 1V9, ____% of my estate to be used for the following purpose(s): ___________________________. If the Canadian Council of the Blind is unable to apply all or part of these funds for the specific purpose(s) stated herein, the balance of this bequest not so extended may be used for any purpose(s) approved by the Board of Directors.Residual contingent trust:Upon the death of the survivor of my (wife, husband, etc.) ________________________ and my (son, daughter, etc.) _________________________, I direct my trustee to transfer and deliver the balance of the residue of my estate, including any undistributed income, to the Canadian Council of the Blind at 200\u201314 Chamberlain Avenue, Ottawa, ON, K1S 1V9, to be used for any purpose(s) approved by the Board of Directors.Please seek expert advice. The Canadian Council of the Blind strongly recommends that you seek professional financial, insurance, and\/or legal advice to ensure your financial goals are considered, your tax situation is reviewed, and your legacy gift is tailored to your circumstances. A financial or legal advisor should review in detail what plan best fits your needs. 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A <strong>charitable legacy gift, also called a charitable bequest, <\/strong>is a direction in your Will that instructs your Executor(s)\/Trustee(s) to leave one or more of your assets to a charitable organization(s). Leaving a gift in your will is easy and can help ensure your loved ones are cared for, your estate is protected, and the gift you wish to make to the Canadian Council of the Blind can be fulfilled.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f2fb7bb elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f2fb7bb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Benefits to you<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-55fc05c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"55fc05c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><li><strong>Convenient \u2013<\/strong> A legacy gift in your will can be made no matter how old you are and can be for any amount you want.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Simple \u2013<\/strong> A legacy gift in your will is easy to arrange. Simply instruct your lawyer to include a bequest to the Canadian Council of the Blind in your will.<\/li><li><strong>Tax relief \u2013<\/strong> A legacy gift in your will is a highly effective way to reduce taxes in your estate.<\/li><li><strong>Tax planning \u2013<\/strong> The Canadian Council of the Blind issues a charitable tax receipt for the full value of your bequest. This receipt will be used to reduce the tax payable on your final tax return. If your bequest exceeds 100% of your net income, the excess may be carried back to the previous tax year or forward as part of a Graduated Rate Estate plan.<\/li><li><strong>Flexible \u2013<\/strong> Your bequest can be for a specific amount, a percentage of your estate, or the residue of your estate \u2013 a gift made after your debts have been paid and other bequests made.<\/li><li><strong>Peace of mind \u2013<\/strong> You can make changes to your will at any time.<\/li><li><strong>Recognition \u2013<\/strong> Become a member of the <a href=\"https:\/\/ccbnational.net\/shaggy\/the-1944-legacy-society\/\"><strong>1944 Legacy Society<\/strong><\/a> and receive recognition on our digital donor wall and an exclusive pin.<\/li><\/ul><p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The easiest way to have the greatest impact in meeting the Canadian Council of the Blind\u2019s needs in the future is to make an unrestricted gift. However, if you wish to designate your gift for a specific use, we are happy to discuss that option with you. Please see our sample bequest language below.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-90261cb elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"90261cb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" id=\"sample\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Sample bequest clauses<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-365da48 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"365da48\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h6>These are sample clauses only. Your lawyer or estate planner should review any wording.<\/h6><h3>Specific, unrestricted:<\/h3><p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I give, devise, and bequeath to the Canadian Council of the Blind at 200\u201314 Chamberlain Avenue, Ottawa, ON, K1S 1V9, the sum of $_______________ to be used for any purpose(s) approved by the Board of Directors.<\/p><h3>Specific, restricted with right to vary clause:<\/h3><p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I give, devise, and bequeath to the Canadian Council of the Blind at 200\u201314 Chamberlain Avenue, Ottawa, ON, K1S 1V9, the sum of $____________ to be used for the following purpose(s): _____________________________________. If the Canadian Council of the Blind is unable to apply all or part of these funds for the specific purpose(s) stated herein, the balance of this bequest not so extended may be used for any purpose approved by the Board of Directors.<\/p><h3>General %, unrestricted:<\/h3><p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I give, devise, and bequeath to the Canadian Council of the Blind at 200\u201314 Chamberlain Avenue, Ottawa, ON, K1S 1V9, ____% of the residue of my estate to be used for any purpose(s) approved by the Board of Directors.<\/p><h3>General %, restricted with right to vary clause:<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3><p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I give, devise and bequeath to the Canadian Council of the Blind at 200\u201314 Chamberlain Avenue, Ottawa, ON, K1S 1V9, ____% of my estate to be used for the following purpose(s): ___________________________. If the Canadian Council of the Blind is unable to apply all or part of these funds for the specific purpose(s) stated herein, the balance of this bequest not so extended may be used for any purpose(s) approved by the Board of Directors.<\/p><h3>Residual contingent trust:<\/h3><p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Upon the death of the survivor of my (wife, husband, etc.) ________________________ and my (son, daughter, etc.) _________________________, I direct my trustee to transfer and deliver the balance of the residue of my estate, including any undistributed income, to the Canadian Council of the Blind at 200\u201314 Chamberlain Avenue, Ottawa, ON, K1S 1V9, to be used for any purpose(s) approved by the Board of Directors.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2443a3f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2443a3f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Please seek expert advice.<\/strong> The Canadian Council of the Blind strongly recommends that you seek professional financial, insurance, and\/or legal advice to ensure your financial goals are considered, your tax situation is reviewed, and your legacy gift is tailored to your circumstances. 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