Charity Bequests

A bequest – the most common type of future gift – is a commitment made through your Will to be distributed by your estate upon your death. A bequest may be a specific piece of property, sum of money, or a portion of your estate. Upon death, the Red Door Family Shelter will issue a donation receipt for the bequest that may result in significant tax savings in the year of death and the preceding year. Most people make a bequest when their Wills are drawn.

Sample Will Clauses

Sample language for including a gift in your will to the Red Door Family Shelter:

To give a specific amount:
“I give to the Red Door Family Shelter, 21 Carlaw Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, the sum of $10,000.”

To give a percentage of the estate:
“I give to the Red Door Family Shelter, 21 Carlaw Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, five percent (5%) of the rest, residue and remainder of my estate.”

To give a specific asset, such as shares in a company:
“I give to the Red Door Family Shelter, 21 Carlaw Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, 500 shares of ABC Co. Inc.”

To give the residual amount of the estate:
“I leave the residual amount of my estate to the Red Door Family Shelter, 21 Carlaw Avenue,
Toronto, Ontario.

Our legal name and address and charitable registration number:
WoodGreen Red Door Family Shelter

21 Carlaw Avenue.
Toronto, Ontario, M4M 2R6

11930-3287-RR0001

If you have decided to include the Red Door in your Will, please complete and return our Will Confirmation Form.