Gifts in Wills

The most common practice is to make an appointment with a lawyer or other legal professional who specialises in writing Wills and estate planning. They will ensure you have covered everything. There are special requirements for signing a Will for it to be valid and legally binding. It’s important that you consult with your professional legal advisers to ensure that your Will is properly signed, dated and duly witnessed by two adults who aren’t included in your Will.
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Your Will is an important document, so we recommend you retain a copy of your Will for future reference and keep the original in a safe and secure place so that it cannot be damaged or lost.
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Alternatively, we have partnered with Safewill, Australia’s leading online platform for Wills and estate planning. Safewill’s easy and stress-free guided process means you can prepare your Will online with the comfort that it is being reviewed by Safewill’s legal team, at an affordable price.

You don’t have to, but we would love to know. This allows us to keep in touch with you, express our appreciation for your generous gift, and keep you updated on our progress. Your information will be kept confidential, and we will always respect your privacy. Building a relationship with our supporters is important to us, and we value your contribution to our cause.
You can contact us via the form about or call our friendly team on 1300 851 758 or email us at giftsinwills@gidgetfoundation.org.au.

You can find out more in our Guide, or you can contact our Legacy Specialist for assistance: giftsinwills@gidgetfoundation.org.au.

Yes, you can specify how you want your gift to be used. However, it’s worth remembering that most gifts in Wills aren’t realised for many years. If you include a gift for our general purposes, it means we can fund the most significant project at the time, to make the most impact in our mission to create a future where all expectant, new and potential parents achieve their best possible mental health.  
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If you have a specific purpose in mind, we recommend discussing this with us before finalising your Will, to ensure that your wishes can be carried out.

There are three main options to choose from when remembering Gidget Foundation in your Will. Depending on the scale of impact you want to make, you can choose the one that suits you.

A gift of whatever is left of your estate (or fraction thereof) after payment of debts and expenses and specific or pecuniary gifts. A residuary gift will give Gidget Foundation the flexibility to use your gift most effectively in the future. This kind of gift isn’t devalued by inflation. Just a small percentage of what is left over after your loved ones have been provided for could go a long way.

A gift of a set dollar amount determined by you at the time of making or changing your Will.

A gift of a specific item, such as property or shares. Gidget Foundation is a deductible gift recipient for tax purposes. To help you decide what gift to leave, ask your solicitor about the benefits of each type.