Leaving a Lasting Legacy

September is Wills Month – a timely reminder to think about the people, values and causes that matter most to us, and how we would like to be remembered.

Talking about Wills and what happens after we die isn’t always easy. But having these conversations can provide reassurance and help ensure that the things that matter to us are looked after.

Wills Month provides a useful prompt to start that conversation.

If you already have a Will, September is a good time to check that it still reflects your wishes. If you don’t have one, it may be the perfect time to put one in place.

Making or updating a Will is one of the most important things we can do to help look after the people we love. It gives us the opportunity to make our wishes clear and provides peace of mind for ourselves and those around us.

And a Will can also be about more than providing for family. It can be a way to leave a lasting gift to a cause or organisation that has made a difference in our lives. If Hospice Tairāwhiti is a cause that is close to your heart, you may wish to consider including a gift (bequest) to Hospice Tairāwhiti.

A gift left to an organisation in your Will is called a Bequest. It can be a specific amount, a particular asset, or a percentage of what remains of your estate after your loved ones and other commitments have been provided for.

Making a bequest to Hospice Tairāwhiti in your Will is one way of helping ensure that the free specialist palliative care we provide, continues to be available for future generations. It’s a gift that costs you nothing today, but one that can make a lasting difference into the future.

It doesn’t have to be a large gift. Every bequest, whatever its size, contributes to the future of hospice care in Tairāwhiti. Every little bit matters.

For families who have experienced hospice care, the difference it makes can be profound. The care we provide is made possible not only through our dedicated staff and volunteers, but also through the generosity of the Tairāwhiti community.

Leaving a gift to Hospice Tairāwhiti in your Will can be a quiet but valuable way to express your gratitude – a way of helping other families receive the same care and support in the years ahead.

Making a Will doesn’t have to be complicated, time-consuming or costly.

There are simple online options available, such as EveryWill, which allow you to create your Will from home, for free. EveryWill has been designed by lawyers and is used by thousands of New Zealanders. Creating your Will online can take around 10 minutes, giving you an easy way to put your wishes in place.

When creating your Will through EveryWill, simple step-by-step prompts guide you through the important details, helping make sure nothing is forgotten. Once you have provided for the people you love, you can consider whether you’d also like to leave something to a cause or organisation that has been meaningful to you.

EveryWill provides a list of charitable organisations to choose from, with Hospice Tairāwhiti one of the many organisations included.

So, this Wills Month, take 10 minutes to think about your wishes, the people you love and the legacy you’d like to leave.

Your wishes. Your values. Your legacy.

👉 Find out more about creating a free Will at everywill.co.nz