Legacy Giving
Leave a Legacy of Care
Thank you for considering creating a legacy with Hospice Halifax.
When you make a gift to Hospice Halifax, you provide someone in your community, and their loved ones, with the very best end-of-life care. And it doesn’t end there. Your gift will continue to support family and friends through compassionate grief counselling and bereavement support programs – because that is Hospice Care.
What Will Your Legacy Be?
Exploring a gift in your Will to Hospice Halifax will ensure that patients, families, and their loved ones can find the compassionate end-of-life care they need.
We encourage you to read this page, do some research, and seek help from your legal or financial advisor.
Planned Giving
Some popular giving options include:
- Leave a Gift in your Will (examples below)
- Name Hospice Halifax as a beneficiary in an insurance policy
- Make a contribution from your retirement plan
- Donate a gift of securites
Mom died peacefully at Hospice Halifax. She was not in pain. She was safe and secure. She was nurtured, cared for, and most importantly she was honoured and respected by a team of compassionate and professional caregivers.”
~ Ally Garber
Bequests
A bequest is a donation in your Will that is distributed by your estate after your death. Once your executor distributes your estate, Hospice Halifax will issue an official tax receipt for the amount received. Here are some examples:
Disclaimer: These examples are intended to provide general information and should not be construed as legal or other advice. Please consult with your legal and/or financial advisor.
Specific Bequest
Hospice Halifax receives a fixed amount of money.
Contingent Bequest
This is a gift that takes effect only if the primary intention cannot be met. For example, you direct Hospice Halifax to receive a portion of your estate if other beneficiaries do not survive you.
“If [name of beneficiary] does not survive me, or shall die within thirty days from the date of my death, I give to Hospice Society of Greater Halifax (Hospice Halifax), of the City of Halifax, Province of Nova Scotia, Canada, ____% of the residue of my estate [or $________].“
Remainder or Residual Bequest
A gift of all or a percentage of whatever remains after all taxes, liabilities, administrative expenses and specific bequests have been paid.
“I give the rest, residue and remainder of my estate [or ____% of the residue] to Hospice Society of Greater Halifax (Hospice Halifax), of the City of Halifax, Province of Nova Scotia, Canada.”
Designated Gifts
This allows your gift to be used for a specific objective or purpose within Hospice Halifax. We are always open to new ideas on how to increase our capacity, please contact us to discuss your idea.
“I direct my trustees to transfer ___ amount (or __%) to Hospice Society of Greater Halifax (Hospice Halifax), of the City of Halifax, Province of Nova Scotia, Canada, for the following purpose(s)…”
Full charity name: Hospice Society of Greater Halifax
Canada Revenue Agency Charity Number: 869623215RR0001
Address: 618 Francklyn St, Halifax, NS B3H 3B4
Have any questions? Please contact:
Mackenzie Darbyshire
