Bequest Information-Queensland Section
Join the Companions of the RFDS Alliance
Those that leave a bequest to the RFDS (Queensland Section) in their will are important to us. As a special way of saying thank you to these people, whose lasting legacy will help us continue our service, we have formed the Companions of the RFDS Alliance.
Your name will be included in our Memorial Book which is permanently on display in the Boardroom of the RFDS (Queensland Section) Brisbane Base.
If you have already included the RFDS (Queensland Section) in your will, please inform us; we would like the opportunity to thank you personally and include you in the Companions of the RFDS Alliance.
On behalf of everyone at the Service and those who are assisted by the RFDS (Queensland Section) everyday, thank you for your kindness, generosity and foresight.
Your concern for the future welfare of those Queenslanders assisted by the RFDS is admirable.
Would you like more information?
If you are considering including the RFDS (Queensland Section) in your will and would like more information, including types of bequest and example wording please contact Louise McLaren, Bequest Officer direct on 07 3860 1186 or email:
lmclaren@rfdsqld.com.au
Types of bequests and example wording
There are three main types of bequests you can leave to the Flying Doctor and are as follows:
1. Specific bequest
This is usually where you name a specific amount to be left to the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) in your will.
An example of the correct wording for this type of gift is:
‘I GIVE, FREE OF ALL DUTIES AND TAXES $.... to Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) ABN 80 009 663 478 of 12 Casuarina Street, Brisbane Airport, QLD 4007. The receipt of the treasurer, secretary or public officer for the time being of Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) is an absolute discharge to my executor.’
2. Residual bequest
This is a bequest where, after you have provided for your loved ones, you leave the residual of your Estate to the RFDS (Queensland Section) in your will.
An example of the correct wording for this type of gift is:
‘I GIVE, FREE OF ALL DUTIES AND TAXES the residue of my estate (or $.... of the residue of my estate) to Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) ABN 80 009 663 478 of 12 Casuarina Street, Brisbane Airport, QLD 4007. The receipt of the treasurer, secretary or public officer for the time being of Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) is an absolute discharge to my executor.’
3. Percentage bequest
Through this method you can nominate to leave a specified percentage of your total Estate to the RFDS (Queensland Section) in your will.
An example of the correct wording for this type of gift is:
‘I GIVE, FREE OF ALL DUTIES AND TAXES …..% of my Estate to Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) ABN 80 009 663 478 of 12 Casuarina Street, Brisbane Airport, QLD 4007. The receipt of the treasurer, secretary or public officer for the time being of Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) is an absolute discharge to my executor.’
Information for Solicitors
If a client has already included the RFDS (Queensland Section) in their will, please ask them to inform us. Not only will this allow us to thank them personally, but they also become an automatic member of the Companions of the RFDS Alliance.
If you would like more information, including example wording or if you wish to display our bequest brochure or our Flying Doctor Queensland magazine at your workplace, please contact Louise McLaren, Bequest Officer direct on 07 3860 1186 or email:
lmclaren@rfdsqld.com.au