Official wording
Below is the suggested wording for a codicil or amendment that can be included in your will and can easily be drawn up by your solicitor.
"I give and bequeath the sum of $.......... (or) .........% of my estate (or) .......... the residue of my estate (or) .............................. (description of property or assets) free of all charges to The Royal New Zealand Foundation of the Blind, to be used where most needed, and the official receipt of the Foundation will be sufficient acknowledgement of having received this gift."
Signature of donor and lawyer and witness of each:
Signed: ____________________________
Witness: ___________________________
Date: _____________________________
Signed: ____________________________
Witness: ___________________________
Date: _____________________________
Thank you
Thank you so much for considering leaving a gift to the RNZFB in your will. If you do decide to leave a legacy or bequest to help support our services, please let us know as this will allow us to thank you for your gift and offer you a closer relationship with us. It does not, however, legally bind you to support us in any way and the information will be treated in the strictest confidence.
Please contact our supporter care team on 0800 366 283 or email supportercare@rnzfb.org.nz