If you are drafting a Will for a client who wishes to leave a gift to Cancer Council Victoria, the following wording is preferred:
I give to Cancer Council Victoria (ABN 61 426 486 715) ________________________, free of all duties and deductions, to be used for its general/research* purposes. The receipt of an authorised Cancer Council officer shall be deemed proof of payment.
*select as applicable
If your client has a more specific idea for their gift, please contact our Bequest Manager on 03 9541 6512 or bequests@cancervic.org.au for advice.
Administering an estate
If you are administering an estate which includes a gift to Cancer Council Victoria, we would appreciate you notifying our Estates Officer as early as possible. We will also require the following:
- The full name and last address of the deceased
- The date of death
- A copy of the final Will
Currently, this can only be sent electronically to bequests@cancervic.org.au. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, our physical office is closed and we cannot receive mail. We apologise for the inconvenience.