{"id":25743,"date":"2023-07-14T16:41:15","date_gmt":"2023-07-14T20:41:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/alumniandfriends\/?page_id=25743"},"modified":"2025-05-23T08:42:48","modified_gmt":"2025-05-23T12:42:48","slug":"gift-in-your-will","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/alumniandfriends\/planned-giving\/gift-in-your-will\/","title":{"rendered":"Gift in your Will"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Once your needs and those of your loved ones have been met, consider leaving a lasting legacy in your Will for 快播视频.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A gift in your Will\u2014also called a bequest\u2014is the most popular and easiest way to make a future gift to 快播视频. It has no effect on your cash flow during your lifetime and significantly reduces estate taxes. Your gift can be a specific amount or a percentage of your estate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<i class=\"fas fa-quote-left h1 text-primary\"><\/i>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"442\" height=\"559\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/alumniandfriends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/66\/2025\/05\/Rober-and-Vicky.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-31966\" style=\"width:225px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/alumniandfriends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/66\/2025\/05\/Rober-and-Vicky.jpg 442w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/alumniandfriends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/66\/2025\/05\/Rober-and-Vicky-237x300.jpg 237w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 442px) 100vw, 442px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:75%\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cWe thought it was important for our Wills to reflect our life, and as proud alumni, a large portion of our life has taken place at York. A planned gift allows our names to live on, and it contributes to the value and growth of the University and society as a whole. Above all, we think this gift best exemplifies our deep commitment to education and York.\u201d<br>\u2014 Robert (BA \u201967) and Vicky (MA \u201976) Drummond, <em>whose bequest will fund several student awards<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sample Wording <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Leaving a legacy of excellence in education can be as simple as including a line such as the following in your will:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p class=\"has-very-light-gray-background-color has-background\">\u201cI give and bequeath [the sum of $ OR % OR the residue of my estate] to<br>快播视频, 4700 Keele Street, Toronto, Ontario M3J 1P3 Canada,<br>Charitable Registration #: 11930 6736 RR0001.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Including this detailed information will ensure there is no doubt about which charity you want your donation to support. If you wish to include more specific bequest wording (e.g. to designate funds to a particular area or specific use), please inform us of your wishes to ensure that it will be possible for the University to honour your intentions in the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Options<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Specific Bequest:<\/strong> Designate a fixed dollar amount or particular property to 快播视频.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Residual or Percentage Bequest:<\/strong> Designate either the residue or a percentage of your estate to York after other bequests are distributed. The advantage is that the bequest automatically adjusts in size as your estate increases or decreases over the years.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Contingent Bequest:<\/strong> York only receives a bequest in the event of the death of one of the primary beneficiaries of your Will.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Testamentary Trust:<\/strong> A trust provision in your Will allows you to provide for the ongoing needs of your spouse and family, while retaining the capital to provide a legacy to York.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group grey-bg-block px-5 m-0 has-background\" style=\"background-color:#eaeaea\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Benefits<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Easy to do since your income and lifestyle today are not affected<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Peace of mind knowing your estate is arranged and your heirs are taken care of first<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your values live on by creating a legacy that will make a lasting difference to the causes you believe in<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reduces your estate taxes (in most cases)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You may change your bequest at any time<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gift can be designated to a specific area that is meaningful to you<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:20%\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"119\" height=\"67\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/alumniandfriends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/66\/2025\/05\/willful.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-31967\" style=\"width:169px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:70%\">\n<p>快播视频 has partnered with Willful, an easy, affordable and convenient online Will service provider, that helps you create or update your Will and other documents at a special discounted rate. <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/try.willful.co\/yorku\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Learn more and start your Will today!<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contact Us <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are interested in leaving a gift in your Will to 快播视频, please get in touch with us at 416-650-8221 or\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:barlas@yorku.ca\">barlas@yorku.ca<\/a>. We can help you explore options and provide you with further information. Thank you for considering York in your estate plans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><em>This information is not intended as a substitution for professional financial advice. If you are considering a planned gift, please consult your tax and legal advisors.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Once your needs and those of your loved ones have been met, consider leaving a lasting legacy in your Will for 快播视频. A gift in your Will\u2014also called a bequest\u2014is the most popular and easiest way to make a future gift to 快播视频. 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