Be part of a future
Where no one has to face Parkinson’s alone.
You can give people living with Parkinson’s a better future
By leaving a gift in your Will, you’ll make sure no-one has to face Parkinson’s alone.
Without access to specialist information and supports, the Parkinson’s journey can be a lonely one. It can be filled with fear, grief – and misinformation.
But through your legacy, people with Parkinson’s – and their carers and loved ones – don’t have to feel they’re going it alone. You can empower them every step of the way.
You’ll be making sure people can always access expert, specialist supports and information that helps them be part of life in their community and make the most of every moment.
A lasting impact | A simple step
Once you’ve made the decision to leave a gift in your Will to Parkinson’s NSW, please discuss your wishes with your loved ones, then ask your solicitor to help you remember Parkinson’s NSW (ABN 93 023 603 545) in your Will. You can contact Parkinson’s NSW to assist you with the correct wording for your will.
You choose the type of legacy you want to leave:
Residual legacy
The “residue” of your estate is what is left once all your other wishes are carried out. Such a gift is commonly stated as a percentage of the residue. It is a way to ensure that your loved ones get looked after while also making sure you can make a difference to the causes that you care about.
Residual gifts are not affected by inflation. They retain their relative value over time – ensuring that the people and causes you care about benefit exactly as you intended.
Pecuniary legacy or specific gifts
A pecuniary gift is one that specifies a particular amount to a person or cause. The value of pecuniary gifts is affected by inflation. A $10,000 gift has a much greater value today than it will have 20 years from now.
You may also consider leaving a gift of property such as real estate or shares in your Will.
If you already have a Will but would like to include a gift to Parkinson’s NSW, you can do so by completing a document called a codicil that can be added to your Will and wishes.
We highly recommend you contact a solicitor or the NSW Trustee and Guardian when writing your Will to ensure your wishes will be met.
To speak to our friendly Gifts in Wills Team, please call us on 02 8051 1900 or pnsw@parkinsonsnsw.org.au
Suggested Wording
Residual legacy ( a percentage of my estate)
I give……………% (percent) of my real and personal estate to Parkinson’s NSW Limited (ABN No: 93 023 603 545) for its general purposes and I declare that the receipt of the Treasurer, Chief Executive Officer, or other authorised officer shall be sufficient discharge to my executors.
I give the residue of my real and personal estate to Parkinson’s NSW Limited (ABN No: 93 023 603 545) for its general purposes and I declare that the receipt of the Treasurer, Chief Executive Officer, or other authorised officer shall be sufficient discharge to my executors.
Pecuniary legacy (a specific amount)
I give Parkinson’s NSW Limited (ABN No: 93 023 603 545) the sum of $…………. for its general purposes and I declare that the receipt of the Treasurer, Chief Executive Officer, or other authorised officer shall be sufficient discharge to my executors.
A gift of property (such as real estate or shares, bonds, life insurance)
I give Parkinson’s NSW Limited (ABN No: 93 023 603 545) property, shares/bonds/life insurance for its general purposes and I declare that the receipt of the Treasurer, Chief Executive Officer, or other authorised officer shall be sufficient discharge to my executors.
John’s story: a legacy that lives on
John decided to leave a gift in his Will to Parkinson’s NSW to honour his late mother Patricia who had Parkinson’s for 20 years.
“She was only 59 when she was diagnosed, just when she and my father were looking forward to retirement. I saw what she went through.
I also donate to Parkinson’s NSW every year, and I know exactly what they do with my money because they tell me about the difference I’m making. They have such a personal approach. They make me feel like my gift is really valuable.
“I know I’m helping employ nurses in regional areas to help people with Parkinson’s.
Their services are really hands-on. This is stuff that really, really helps people.”
