Leave a gift in your Will
Leaving a gift in your Will ensures the RFDS can continue to support healthier and happier Australians no matter where they live, work or play.
For almost 100 years, the RFDS has had a will to save lives.
The RFDS relies on gift in Wills and donations from the community to meet shortfalls in operational funding and purchase aircraft and vital medical equipment.
Every time someone in need sees or hears our aircraft approaching, your legacy will be with them as part of their life-saving care of the RFDS.Like no other gift, the gift in your Will, will help keep the Flying Doctor flying, and delivering the finest care throughout remote SA and NT for generations to come.
Why make a Will? >
A Will is a forward plan of how you would like your assets to be distributed upon your death. In making a Will, the intention is to ensure that your wishes are clearly understood.
Those who make a Will can find it very satisfying, providing an opportunity to give something to the people that are special to them or to help charitable organisations like the RFDS.
Frequently asked questions >
Why should I have a Will?
Having a Will ensures that your estate is distributed to the people that you wish. This may be family, friends or to a charity like the Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia Central Operations.
How do I go about making a Will?
We recommend that you seek professional advice from a legal advisor or trustee company when writing your Will. They will be able to give you the best advice on what to include in your Will.
Making a Will doesn't need to be expensive and can be made easier by preparing answers to the following prior to your appointment.
- What are your assets?
- What are your debts?
- Who do you wish to benefit?
- How do you wish to divide your estate?
- Who do you want to appoint as your executor/s?
Who should I tell about my Will?
It is important that you talk to your loved ones about your Will. This will ensure they understand your wishes and reduce the risk of confusion or disputes in the future.
Who will you nominate to look after your affairs?
You will need to nominate an Executor (a legally appointed representative) to manage your affairs. This can be a family member, friend, lawyer or other professional.
How do I include the RFDS in my Will?
If you would like to, and are in the position to, leave a gift in your Will to help the RFDS provide life-saving care in South Australia and the Northern Territory, please refer to the name of the organisation as: Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia Central Operations ABN 81 108 409 735.
Types of Wills and sample wording
We recommend you seek advice from a solicitor to ensure that the wording of your Will reflects your exact wishes.
It is important to remember to review your Will regularly, particularly when life circumstances change. There are several ways of leaving a bequest, dependent on what is best for you and your family. Below is some suggested wording for three of the most common ways to include the RFDS in your Will:
Specific gift in Will
A specific gift in Will may be money, property, stocks, shares or insurance. Suggested wording for this type of gift may be:
I give, free of all duties and taxes, the amount of $ or my units/shares in Trust/Ltd, or my real property situated at [insert address], having the title reference [insert title reference] to the Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia Central Operations, 1 Tower Road, Adelaide Airport, SA 5950, ABN 81 108 409 735 for its general purposes. The receipt of the treasurer, secretary or public officer for the time being of the Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia Central Operations is an absolute discharge to my executor.
Residual gift
A residual gift is where you can nominate to leave part or all of what is left of your estate, after provisions have been made for family and friends. Suggested wording for this type of gift may be:
I give the residue of my estate (or % of the residue of my estate), to the Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia Central Operations,1 Tower Road, Adelaide Airport, SA 5950, ABN 81 108 409 735 for its general purposes. The receipt of the treasurer, secretary or public officer for the time being of the Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia Central Operations is an absolute discharge to my executor.
Percentage gift in Will
A percentage gift in Will is where you can nominate to leave a specified percentage of your total estate. Suggested wording for this type of gift may be:
I give % of my estate to the Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia Central Operations, 1 Tower Road, Adelaide Airport, SA 5950, ABN 81 108 409 735 for its general purposes. The receipt of the treasurer, secretary or public officer for the time being of the Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia Central Operations is an absolute discharge to my executor.
For more information, please complete the form below or contact:
Belinda Drabsch
Philanthropy Specialist
PH: (08) 8238 3348
Email: belinda.drabsch@flyingdoctor.net
Lea Thin Seow's legacy of care >
For more than 40 years, Dr Lea Thin Seow dedicated her life to the operating theatre as an anaesthetist across Australia.
Through her career, she witnessed the importance of rapid response and how timely treatment can be the difference between life and death. But she also came to see the stark reality faced by remote communities. For Lea Thin, this is why the RFDS represents more than medical care. It's the comfort knowing no matter where someone lives, help can reach them.
"There is enormous peace of mind knowing that the disadvantage of sitance can be minimised with the availability and efficiency of the RFDS. I see the gift in my Will as a way for all I've been blessed with to continue serving the community, even when I am no longer around."
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