As our population grows, so does the need for acute child medical care. Give future generations of BC kids the gift of hope through a charitable bequest.

A charitable bequest is a gift specified in your will. You can designate a certain sum of money, a particular asset, or a portion of your estate. Whatever form your gift takes, the result is the same — healthy, happy children.

How to Give

To include a bequest to BC Children’s Hospital in your will, have a lawyer or notary prepare a new will or add a codicil to your existing one.

Types of Bequests

• Specific Bequest: You designate a specific dollar amount or piece of property, such as real estate, stocks, bonds or works of art.
• Residual Bequest: You donate all or a portion of your estate to the beneficiary after all your debts, taxes, expenses and other bequests have been paid.
• Contingent Bequest: Your gift takes effect only if the primary intention cannot be met (e.g. if the primary and alternate beneficiaries do not survive the donor).

Gift Restrictions

• Unrestricted Gifts: If you wish to meet the most important needs of BC Children’s Hospital, we recommend that your gift be unrestricted.
• Restricted Gifts: You can control the use of your bequest by including restrictions in your will. However, because the Hospital’s needs are subject to change, we recommend that you add a “power to vary” clause to ensure your gift will deliver maximum value to BC kids. Contact us for help crafting the right wording in your will.

We Can Help

Ensure your wishes are honoured. Please contact our gift and estate planning team directly to discuss everything from charitable bequest options to the appropriate clause wording to include in your will. Your gift is important, and we’re happy to help in any way we can.

Note: The information on this page can help facilitate discussions between you and your advisor. It is not intended as legal advice. We encourage you to seek advice from a qualified professional.