LEAVING A BEQUEST TO CRUSADERS

• Why leave a Bequest – Having a Will to win young people for Christ
• How to leave a Bequest
• Different types of Bequests
• Have your Will written for FREE at Crusaders' Wills Day
• Contact Crusaders about leaving a Bequest
• Read more in our Bequest brochure (PDF)
  

Why leave a Bequest - Having a Will to win young people for Christ

Bequests provide for the issues you care about.

They allow us to invest in capital projects, like redeveloping the Galston site, without having to borrow huge sums and then pay interest on these loans.

Including Crusaders in your Will ensures we can continue to grow and bear fruit long into the future.

We never forget that we have been able to do so much because of the sheer commitment of our incredible supporters who have already taken the step of leaving a Bequest to Crusaders in their Will.

How to leave a Bequest in your Will

See your Solicitor
The easiest way to include Crusaders in your Will is to visit your own solicitor. They know your circumstances and can give you specific advice on the different types of Bequests. They will also ensure your Will is expressed in correct legal wording.

Choosing the Right Words
If you decide to leave a gift to Crusaders in your Will, it is important to use the correct wording.

Information you and your solicitor may find useful:

        Registered Name: The Crusader Union of Australia
        ABN: 90 213 359 332
        PO Box 590, Eastwood NSW 2122
        Phone: (02) 9874 8933

Your solicitor may find the following wording helpful:

"I give to The Crusader Union of Australia for its general purposes, the following:

• The Residue of my estate
• ___% of my estate
• My property at (details)______________________________
• The sum of $___________
• My life insurance policy with (details) ___________________
• Other (details) _____________________________________
  

And I direct that the receipt of the Treasurer or Executive Officer of The Crusader Union of Australia shall be a full and complete discharge to my Executor."

Different Types of Bequests

Making a Will is a very personal matter for every individual and we want to make sure you look after your family first.

Some people do this by leaving a Residual Bequest. This means giving all or some of what remains of your estate after your expenses (including distributions to loved ones and other legacies) have been taken care of.

We highly recommend Residual Bequests because they maintain the relative value of your gift over time. This frees you from worrying about changing your Will if your financial situation changes as Residual Bequests adjust automatically to the value of your Estate.

There are other types of Bequests too, like leaving a set amount or a specific asset. You can find more detail on these in our Bequest brochure and by talking with your solicitor.

Remember, it's best to have your wishes expressed in the correct legal wording, so if you don't have a solicitor book an appointment at the next Crusaders' Wills Day in November 2009 by calling the Bequests Officer on (02) 9874 8933 (opt 4).

Have your Will Written for FREE at Crusaders' Wills Day

Did you know that 40% of Australians do not have a valid Will, leaving the Government to decide how their estate is divided?

Make sure your wishes are followed by having your Will written by a qualified solicitor.

Attend the FREE Crusaders Wills Day
Of course not everyone has a solicitor, so each year we give you the opportunity to have your Will written or changed for free by a qualified solicitor at Crusaders' Wills Day.

• The next Wills Day will be held in November 2009.
  

Appointments last up to one hour, giving enough time to write a standard Will or adjust an existing Will.

Crusaders' Wills Day is free, confidential and comes with no obligation to include Crusaders in your Will.

BOOKINGS ARE ESSENTIAL and spaces fill quickly.
Secure your place at next year's Wills Day: CALL (02) 9874 8933 (opt 4).

Contact Crusaders About Leaving a Bequest

It is so encouraging for us to know when one of our supporters has included Crusaders in their Will, so we'd greatly appreciate if you would let us know when you have taken this step by either:

• Calling the Bequests Officer on (02) 9874 8933 (opt 4)
  
• Emailing Anna Wood or Linda Newman
  
• Or by completing the response form in our Bequest Brochure.

All your details will be kept in strict confidence.

We also respect your wishes if you choose to remain anonymous.

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