Leave a Gift in your Will
Leaving a gift in your Will is a wonderful way to continue your legacy. Big or small, your bequest is greatly appreciated by the Sir Peter Blake Trust.
Your generous gift will help future generations continue the work of Sir Peter Blake by leading environmental change and educating New Zealanders.
By including a gift in your Will, you have the option of leaving a specific amount, an item or a percentage of your estate to the Trust.
For more information, please contact us on 09 307 8875 or info@sirpeterblaketrust.org.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Will?
A Will is a legal declaration by which a person names one or more persons to manage their estate and provides for the distribution of their assets at death.
What is a bequest?
A bequest is a term for a gift that you leave to a person or organisation in your Will.
Who should write my Will?
We recommend that you consult your lawyer or other legal advisor. For more information see www.lawsociety.org.nz.
I already have a Will – can I add a bequest?
Yes. Your lawyer can add a codicil to your existing Will. A codicil is a legal document that amends a Will.
What types of bequest can I make?
There are a number of options for leaving a gift in your Will to the Sir Peter Blake Trust:
- A specific sum or percentage of your estate: A specified amount of money or percentage of your net wealth.
- The residue of your estate: You may bequeath what is left from your estate after all other gifts and costs have been deducted.
- A specific gift of property or other assets: For example, real estate, shares, jewellery or other property.
Can I direct how my bequest is to be used?
As your bequest is unlikely to be realised for some years to come, we recommend that it is unrestricted, so that our successors can have the flexibility to direct it to the area of greatest need at the time.
I need more information about my Will.
We recommend that you consult your lawyer or other legal advisor.