Bequests and Gifts in Wills
A bequest is a gift of personal property or real estate made through a will. After providing for loved ones, many people choose to make a gift to a charity such as Wild Mountains. Having a current will is the only way to ensure that your financial affairs will be settled exactly as you wish. A bequest is a very worthwhile and meaningful way of showing you care for our future generations well being.
Some people may prefer to set up a ‘future donation’ through their will instead of giving now. You also have the flexibility to change your will in the event that life circumstances change. You can do both.
Going through your estate planning process will help you reflect on the people and non-profits that are important to you and the legacy you would like to leave. In as little as one sentence, you can complete your gift to Wild Mountains for a percentage of your estate or a specific doallar amount. This type of donation to Wild Mountains in your will helps ensure that we continue our mission for years to come.
Next Steps
1. Contact us at info@wildmountains.org for additional information or to chat more about the different options for including Wild Mountains in your will or estate plan.
2. Seek the advice of your financial or legal advisor.
3. If you include Wild Mountains in your plans, please use our legal name and ABN.
Legal name: Wild Mountains Trust
Address: 487 Philp Mountain Road,
Running Creek QLD 4287
Registered Charity ABN: 75 767 213133
Your Gift Matters
Leaving a Legacy, Geoffrey T. Smith’s Story
Geoffrey was one of the original co-founders of Wild Mountains and a very special person dear to our hearts. He was one of the first people to leave Wild Mountains a bequest in his Will.
He had a passion for the environment in his life and contributed meaningfully to the world and people around him.
In his passing, after making sure his family was provided for, he bequeathed Wild Mountains a parcel of land, the remainder of his superfund and a magnificent technical library now called "The Red Shoes" Library in honour of Geoffrey's memory and vibrancy, housed in Wild Mountains Hall.
This has helped Wild Mountains in fulfilling more of its vision. This bequest has provided funds to help Wild Mountains reach more people with inspiring messages and experiential education, supported community volunteers to in further understanding the systems of life on the planet and take part in conservation activities , created opportunities to finish key buildings in a sustainable manner and helped sustain Wild Mountains.
We hold Geoffrey in our memories and are grateful for the gift he left that keeps on giving, not only to Wild Mountains now, but to all the young people that are inspired here through our education programs.
