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Why write a Will?

Writing your Will is important, no matter your age or your health. It’s estimated around 60% of Aussies don’t have a Will, with many believing they aren’t wealthy enough or old enough to need one. But life is unpredictable, and having a Will helps protect your loved ones from unnecessary stress while ensuring your wishes are honoured.

A Will also gives you the opportunity to leave a lasting impact on the causes you care about. After providing for your loved ones, you might choose to leave a gift in your will to Kidney, Transplant & Diabetes Research Australia. In doing so, you’ll contribute to a healthier future for your family and help reduce the fear and heartbreak of illness for generations to come.

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Your lasting legacy

Hear from generous people just like you who have chosen to leave a legacy of health with a gift in their Will.

Lou, smiling at camera in a garden, is leaving a legacy of health with a gift in her Will.

"I've had four immediate family members die of pancreatic cancer. I really don't want other people to go through what my family's had to go through."

Eve, smiling at camera with a cup of tea, is leaving a legacy of health with a gift in her Will.

“it's something very special and especially that it's something that's going to happen after I'm gone…. it could help people for many years to come”

Four ways you can leave a Gift in your Will

Whether you choose a specific percentage or your estate, a fixed amount or even assets like real estate, your contribution will make a difference. We offer you flexible options to accommodate your wishes and ensure your gift has the most significant impact. To grab a copy of our FREE guide, fill out the form above.

A residual bequest gifts whatever remains in your estate after your debts and specific gifts to family or loved ones are distributed.

Residual

A residual bequest gifts whatever remains in your estate after your debts and specific gifts to family or loved ones are distributed. This means your contribution to THRF Group automatically adjusts to the value of your estate, maximising your impact.

You can leave a nominated percentage (1–100%) of your entire estate.

Percentage

You can leave a nominated percentage (1–100%) of your entire estate.

You can leave any specific cash amount you wish to give after loved ones are taken care of in your Will.

A Set $ Amount

This is a specific cash amount you wish to give after loved ones are taken care of.

Assets is a gift you can leave in your Will of items you own such as property, stocks, shares etc.

Assets

This is a gift of items you own such as property, stocks, shares etc.

We recommend you discuss the type of gift you would like to leave with your solicitor.

Basil Hetzel Society – Celebrating your legacy, today.

Once you have informed us of a gift left in your Will, you will be invited to join our Basil Hetzel Society. Named after the honourable Dr. Basil Hetzel, the first Professor of Medicine at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital in South Australia and one of Australia’s most distinguished medical scientists, the Society celebrates those who choose to leave a gift to The Hospital Research Foundation Group.

Members of the Basil Hetzel Society at an event.

Gift in Will

I thought of The Hospital Research Foundation Group, partly because I knew the need for funding, working in clinical trials. I love that you can specify exactly where you want the money to go and 100% of your donation will end up there.

Sindy

Chelsea siblings horiz

I am determined to provide service to the veterans as much as possible. It is my small gesture for acknowledging the contribution made by the veterans.

Ram

Ian Miller at his bowls club, shakes hands with runner-up Jeff Marsh.

Ready to write your Will?

We’ve partnered with  Safewill and Willed to make writing your first Will easy. Both Safewill  and Willed are online Will writing platforms that offer our wonderful supporters the opportunity to write a bespoke Will at a special discounted price. Their online platforms make it easy to create your Will in just a few clicks and every Will is reviewed by a legal team to ensure it is filled out correctly and legally sound. 

Writing a will online may not be suitable for people with complex Estates, but for most, the Safewill and Willed platforms provide everything you need to take care of your families and create a valid, legally sound Will. 

Roslyne Harkness, smiling with a grandchild on each knee, beat stroke with living saving treatment.

We're here to help!

If you have any questions or need further information, our team is here to help.

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