Bequests & Legacies

Remembering the Church in your Will

 

The services and support provided by the Catholic Church is as vital today as it ever has been. The liturgical and pastoral services and ministries, the care for those members of society on the fringes, those in our prisons, hospitals, the hungry, the lonely; as well as the community that parishes provide.

If you are in a position to assist financially, this would be greatly appreciated.

There are a number of ways to leave a bequest or legacy, and the choice is entirely a personal one. Bequests can be a donation of a specified amount, or a specified asset, or a percentage or the balance of your estate once you have made provision for your family and loved ones.

Making a bequest can enable someone to do perhaps what they could never contemplate in their lifetime.

How to make a Bequest

Making a bequest is very straightforward; you don’t need to make a whole new will.

If you already have a Will:

If you would like to include a bequest to your Parish or the Roman Catholic Bishop of the Diocese of Hamilton in your existing Will, you can make a simple modification by adding a Codicil. To make sure your Codicil is legal, we recommend it is checked and approved by a legal adviser. Find out more about a Codicil for an existing Will here

If you don’t have a Will:

A Will is an important legal document so it should be prepared by a legal professional. It is important to discuss options and specific wording with your legal advisor to make sure your Will reflects your wishes, giving specific guidance on how you want your assets and personal belongings distributed when you die. Find out more about Wording for a bequest here

Endorsements

Here is what some of our parishioners have said

“My wish was to support the Bishop and in particular those disadvantaged children who wished to attend a Catholic secondary school” –  The late James Grace

“For Bishop to use for the education of Priests” – The late Noreen McBurney

Want to speak with someone in person?

If you are considering a bequest to your Parish or the Roman Catholic Bishop of the Diocese of Hamilton but would like to speak to someone in person, you can contact Fred Ralaimihoatra at fredr@cdh.org.nz or Greg Schmidt at gregs@cdh.org.nz alternatively you can fill the contact form below: