Leaving a gift in your will for Epilepsy Durham Region (EDR) is a meaningful way to ensure that individuals and families affected by epilepsy receive the support they need beyond what hospitals and clinics can offer. EDR provides unique services and programs that address the ongoing challenges of living with epilepsy, offering personalized guidance, education, and community connection that aren’t available through traditional healthcare channels. Your legacy will help sustain these vital resources, ensuring that those diagnosed with epilepsy have access to the comprehensive care and support they need to navigate their neurological disease. By including EDR in your estate plans, you’re making a lasting impact on countless lives and helping to build a stronger, more informed, and compassionate community.
Benefits of creating a gift in your Will:
Enduring Support: The gift you plan today will provide ongoing hope and resources for individuals and families living with epilepsy, creating a lasting impact for years to come.
Financial Stewardship: By incorporating charitable giving into your estate planning, you can reduce estate taxes while ensuring your generosity is recognized with a charitable tax receipt.
Shared Legacy: Involve your loved ones in your commitment to epilepsy support, making it a meaningful part of your family’s collective legacy.
Tailored Giving: Enjoy the flexibility to choose an option that suits you and your family best. You can allocate a specific amount or percentage of your estate, with the ability to adjust your will at any time.
How to make a gift in your Will:
Schedule an appointment with your lawyer. They will assist you with the necessary details. The sample text below will help guide your lawyer:
“I direct my Estate Trustee to pay Epilepsy Durham Region (EDR), PO BOX 1, STN MAIN, Uxbridge, ON, L9P 1M6, charitable registration no. 89670-5399-RR0001, the sum of $_____(or _____% of my estate) to be used for such purposes as EDR and its Board of Directors may from time to time determine.”
Create a will that reflects your values, beliefs, and wishes. If you wish to designate your gift for a specific program or purpose, please include the following: “If at the time of the acceptance of the gift, the desired allocation of the funds is no longer practical or feasible, the Epilepsy Durham Region Board of Directors is hereby authorized to identify an alternative use that best reflects the spirit and intent of the gift.”
We invite you to notify us of your gift.
If you’ve decided to include a gift to EDR in your Will, we would love to hear from you. Sharing this news allows us to extend our heartfelt thanks, recognize your generosity, and invite you to join the EDR Legacy Circle. If you would like to notify us of your gift, please contact Chelsea Kerstens, Executive Director, at director@epilepsydurham.com.
Disclaimer: This information is not intended as legal or financial planning advice. When considering any legacy gift, you should always consult your professional advisor(s).
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