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Gift by Will (Bequest)

A bequest is a relatively simple way to make a gift to the Canadian Diabetes Association. You can leave a specific amount, a specific percentage, or choose to leave the residue of your estate after other debts and particular bequests have been paid.

Sample Wording:

The following is sample wording for your Will:

Percentage Gift
“I direct my trustees to pay or transfer to the Canadian Diabetes Association ___ % of my estate.”

Residual Gift
After paying debts and other bequests: “I direct my trustees to pay or transfer to the Canadian Diabetes Association the whole (or ____ %) of the residue of my estate.”

Specific Gift
“I direct my trustees to pay or transfer to the Canadian Diabetes Association the sum of $________
(OR) I direct my trustees to transfer to the Canadian Diabetes Association (identify the personal property to be given, for example 500 shares of XYZ stock).”

Special Bequests
If you wish to designate your gift for a specific purpose, please contact us to discuss your intention before finalizing your Will.

For more information, please contact: Lori Sussman, Director, Major & Legacy Gifts at 1-800-BANTING (226-8464) x 7121 or .

The Banting Circle is a very special group of our most loyal and dedicated donors. Donors who are leading the fight today and helping to create a world without diabetes in the future.

* Please Note: The information provided is general in nature and not intended to be a substitute for professional legal and/or financial planning advice. The Canadian Diabetes Association encourages all donors who are planning a significant gift to consult with their family and seek independent legal and/or financial planning advice.