Before naming the Country Arts Foundation as a beneficiary in your Will, please ensure you have secured the future of your family and loved ones. We can help you tailor your gift to reflect your wishes and ensure the legacy you envision becomes a reality.

UNRESTRICTED BEQUEST
“I give [my estate or …% of my estate or the sum of $….] to the Country Arts Foundation for its general purposes. I declare that the receipt of the Foundation Chair or other authorised officer of the Foundation for the gift shall be sufficient discharge to my trustees.”

SPECIFIC PURPOSE BEQUEST
“I give [my estate or …% of my estate or the sum of $….] to the Country Arts Foundation and I express the wish without creating a binding trust that the funds be used and applied for the purposes of [describe your preferred purpose] to be set up [in perpetuity or for a specified period of time] or should that purpose be discontinued I wish that my bequest be applied in a similar or allied program, or such other purposes as most closely matches my intentions. I declare that the receipt of the Foundation Chair or other authorised officer of the Foundation for the gift shall be sufficient discharge to my trustees.”

All types of people leave gifts in their Wills. They come from a wide range of backgrounds and from across our beautiful State. Some are audience 

members, some are family members of artists, and some are simply supporters of the work we undertake every day.

We thank each and every one of you for your kindness and thoughtfulness.

Leaving a gift in your Will is often referred to as a bequest. There are two simple ways to remember the Foundation in your Will:

• A ‘specific bequest’ directs a fixed dollar amount or assets or property
• A ‘residuary bequest’ directs all or a percentage of the remainder of your estate, after specific gifts to other beneficiaries have been fulfilled. No percentage amount is too small, and any amount can make a significant impact.

If you don’t have a Will, then the first thing you should do is seek legal advice about creating one. The Public Trustee in your State or Territory can provide advice on making a Will and can help you find a solicitor.

Bequests are managed by the Foundation and can be made to an endowment fund to provide ongoing support for years to come, or to support a specific program of your choice. 

The Foundation can help you plan a bequest that best fits your wishes. When considering the Country Arts Foundation in your Will, it is recommended that you seek independent legal advice to ensure it conforms to State laws. If you already have a Will, a Codicil (or supplement) is a quick and easy way to make a gift through your Will.

Any bequest to the Country Arts Foundation should be made after family and friends have been considered.