Leave a Legacy.
Remembering Lourdes Hill College in your Will is a very real way you can help other students step forward at the College for years to come. A bequest is a meaningful way to contribute to the College community through the education of girls and future leaders. It also provides a way to make a significant gift that you may not find possible during your lifetime.
Making a Will ensures that everything you have worked hard for in your lifetime is passed on to your loved ones and the causes you care about. A bequest is a personal gift of great importance and is a legacy for future generations of Lourdes Hill College girls.
Considerations
Lourdes Hill College recommends consultation with a solicitor in drawing or amending a Will. It is also recommended that you discuss with family members, and others impacted by your choice, your wishes to make a bequest to the College.
Suggested wording:
A gift of a nominated percentage of your estate
A gift of a fixed percentage of your estate allows you to nominate a specific percentage of your estate to Lourdes Hill College. Example wording for this type of gift is:
“I (Name) GIVE AND BEQUEATH to LOURDES HILL COLLEGE (ABN 84 010 639 460) of 86 Hawthorne Rd, Hawthorne, Queensland 4171 (the College) for its general purposes* (insert percentage in words and figures) percent of my estate, after payment of all my just debts and funeral and testamentary expenses and probate, estate or other duties payable out of my estate or in consequence of my death free and clear of all duties. I declare that the receipt of a director or other authorised officer of the College shall be sufficient discharge to my executor."
*If there is a specific purpose (and not a general purpose), it should be noted here.
OR
A gift of a specific gift of property
"I (Name) GIVE AND BEQUEATH to LOURDES HILL COLLEGE (ABN 84 010 639 460) of 86 Hawthorne Rd, Hawthorne, Queensland 4171 (the College), to be applied by the College in such a manner as its directors may determine my (insert description of gift). I declare that the receipt of a director or other authorised officer of the College shall be sufficient discharge to my executor."
OR
A gift of a fixed amount
A gift of a specific sum of money ensures you know the exact value of your gift regardless of the value of your estate. Example wording for this type of gift is:
"I (Name) GIVE AND BEQUEATH a legacy in the sum of (insert amount in words) to LOURDES HILL COLLEGE (ABN 84 010 639 460) of 86 Hawthorne Rd, Hawthorne, Queensland 4171 (the College) to be applied by the College in such a manner as its directors may determine. I declare that the receipt of a director or other authorised officer of the College shall be sufficient discharge to my executor."
If you would like to speak with someone from the College about making a bequest, please contact Jeff Buchanan via email at foundation@lhc.qld.edu.au