Make a bequest
A gift in your Will saves lives
Every single gift, no matter how large or small, is vitally important to St Andrew’s War Memorial Hospital.
Gifts in Wills provide us with the funds to improve the quality of care and health of our patients. They provide a lasting contribution in advancing our understanding of a wide range of medical conditions and diseases, and help shape the future of medical treatment.
A gift in your Will could help fund and develop vital programs and services, such as:
- Our structural heart program.
- World-class endovascular procedure and care.
- Life-saving medical equipment.
Your gift will also ensure peace of mind for patients and their families for generations to come.
How to leave a gift in your Will
A Will is important to ensure your estate is distributed to the people and organisations you care about the most.
After you have provided for your loved ones, you may like to leave a gift in your Will (also known as a bequest) to St Andrew’s War Memorial Hospital, knowing that you are helping to save lives and improve the care of thousands of patients, keeping families healthier and together, for longer.
Please consider leaving a gift in your Will to St Andrew’s War Memorial Hospital of:
- Whole of your Estate
- Percentage of your Estate
- Residue of your Estate, or
- Specific gift of money, shares, property or other investments.
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After you have taken care of your loved ones, would you consider leaving a small portion of what is left of your estate to St Andrew’s War Memorial Hospital to help save lives and give our patients the best possible care and quality of life?
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Recommended wording
“I give [specify the type of gift e.g. whole of estate, percentage of estate, rest and residue of estate, specific dollar amount, specific asset] to UnitingCare Queensland Limited (ACN 675 001 493) (or its successor) for its general purposes. It is my wish that the gift be used to benefit St Andrew’s War Memorial Hospital. I declare the receipt of an authorised officer of UnitingCare Queensland Limited (ACN 675 001 493) (or its successor) will be a complete discharge for my executor who is not required to see to the application of the gift.”
For more information, download our Gifts in Wills booklet.
Many generous donors leave a gift in their Will to St Andrew’s War Memorial Hospital that is not tied to a specific program, service or equipment. These types of untied gifts allow us to respond quickly to the most urgent community healthcare needs at that time. If you would like to leave a gift to a specific hospital area or program, please contact our Gifts in Wills Manager on 1800 961 441.
Who to contact
If you are considering leaving a gift in your Will to St Andrew’s War Memorial Hospital, or would like further information or support, please contact our Gifts in Wills Manager for a confidential discussion on 1800 961 441 or email plannedgiving@ucareqld.com.au.
We would be more than happy to discuss how you can help, or we can provide guidance on suggested wording that you can take to your solicitor.
Leaving a gift in your Will means your legacy will make a difference for future generations who need critical care and life-saving procedures.