How to make a legacy gift
It is helpful for us to know if you have left the University a legacy gift in your will. This allows us to plan ahead and ensures we can acknowledge your generous support during your lifetime.
You may want to discuss your wishes with your immediate family. We strongly recommend you seek independent legal advice when writing or altering your Will.
If you already have a Will, the suggested wording below will help your legal advisor prepare a codicil to reflect any changes you wish to make.
The same wording can be incorporated into your bequest clause if you are writing a Will for the first time.
“I give the University of Canterbury __ percent of my estate for the general purposes of the University (or a stipulated purpose, if you wish to direct your gift) and declare that the receipt of the University of Canterbury will be a full discharge to my trustee.”
