You can make a profound change to the life of someone with low vision or blindness.
Your Gift helps us provide a range of services and programs to support Queenslanders living with low vision or blindness to find new independence to live the life they choose.
This may mean being matched with a Guide Dog, accessing orientation and mobility training to better navigate in the community, meeting with our psychologists or working with our Occupational Therapists to improve practical skills in the home.
Lyndon’s Lasting Legacy. There’s one special pup that has a lasting legacy to carry with him.
The story behind the resident unicorn. Have you ever seen the mysterious unicorn on the side of the new Nursery?
The impact Zita has now and into the future. The Guide Dogs community is made up of many generous people who are at the heart of what we do and are essential to making our vital work possible.
John Farrell’s legacy lives on. John Farrell has been instrumental in many projects at Guide Dogs Queensland and because of a Gift in his Will, John’s legacy continues to change the lives of Queenslanders who are blind or vision impaired.
Renae and Liz are available to answer any questions you may have to assist you in ensuring your intentions are fulfilled.
Simply call them on 07 3869 5917 or enquire below and they will be in touch. Thank you for your considered generosity.
Consult your legal advisor to ensure the option you have chosen best reflects your intentions.
We recommend you seek the qualified advice of an independent solicitor or legal advisor before making or revising your Will.
Are you a solicitor or legal advisor? View our Will wording.
Ensuring your loved ones are taken care of in your Will should always be your first priority. It is also important to discuss your decision to leave a Gift in your Will to Guide Dogs with your loved ones to ensure they understand and support your generosity.
There are many ways you can choose to leave a Gift in your Will and we are extremely grateful for any contribution you are able to make. A few options that may suit your preferences and individual circumstances include:
A residual legacy is a portion of your estate, or the balance remaining after loved ones and expenses are covered.
This type of Gift is sometimes called a pecuniary legacy, which allows you to nominate a specific amount of money.
Anything of value, such as property, shares, stocks, bonds, jewellery or works of art, may be specifically named in your Will and given directly to Guide Dogs Queensland.
We recommend that you seek the advice of an independent solicitor or qualified legal advisor before making or revising your Will. You should also seek qualified advice before choosing executors to administer your estate.
“I bequeath [ ___ percent of my residual Estate / the sum of $ ______ / specific item(s) _____ ] to Guide Dogs Queensland Limited (ABN 89 009 739 664) free of all duties and I declare that the receipt of the Chief Executive Officer of the said Organisation shall be a complete discharge to my Executors and Trustees for the moneys paid in accordance with this bequest.”
We can answer any questions you may have or discuss your ideas in complete confidence.
“It would be an honour to discuss how your legacy can one day create incredible change and give the gift of freedom to people living with low vision or blindness.”
Renae – Philanthropy Manager – Gifts in Wills
Ph: 07 3869 5917
Liz – Philanthropy Coordinator – Gifts in Wills
Ph: 07 3869 5916
Email bequests@guidedogsqld.com.au
For more information, download our brochure.
Guide Dogs Queensland has engaged with Safewill to offer you an easy and competitively priced way to write your Will online. In less than 20 minutes, you can provide for your loved ones and leave a lasting gift that will transform lives.
And as a Guide Dogs Queensland supporter we are very pleased to offer a 50% discount on the standard Safewill Will writing fee. No matter the size, a gift in your Will can leave a lasting impact.
To find out more visit the Safewill website: safewill.com/guidedogsqld or call Renae Randle, Community and Gifts in Wills Manager on 07 3869 5917
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