Your generosity can shape the future of Meals on Wheels™ across Queensland, ensuring that people continue to live with dignity, independence, and connection.
By leaving a gift in your Will, you’re not just providing meals – you’re delivering comfort, companionship, and the reassurance that no one is forgotten. Your legacy will nourish hearts, uplift spirits, and keep communities strong for generations to come.
Creating or changing your Will is a personal and important decision. It’s a good idea to reach out to friends, family, or loved ones for support as you consider your choices.
You can leave a share of your estate, a specific sum of money, or even a particular item. Deciding what to leave is an important step in ensuring your legacy aligns with your wishes.
An executor is the person you appoint to administer your estate, ensuring your wishes are carried out. This person will pay your debts and distribute your assets. Executors can be family, friends, your solicitor, or even a trustee. Meals on Wheels™ Queensland cannot act as an executor.
Your Will is a significant legal document, so we recommend consulting a solicitor to make sure it is prepared correctly and in accordance with the law. If you’re including a gift to Meals on Wheels Queensland, your solicitor can help with the wording and provide necessary legal information.
Your Will must be written, signed, and dated on every page. The signature must be witnessed by two people who are not beneficiaries of your Will. Your solicitor can guide you through this process to ensure the validity of your document.
You can store your Will with your solicitor, a trusted relative, or in a secure location such as a Safe Custody envelope at your bank. Ensure your executors and loved ones are aware of where to find it, and keep a copy for your personal records.
A portion of your estate that remains after all debts, taxes, and other bequests have been paid. This type of gift ensures that your estate is fully distributed before your generous contribution is made, leaving a lasting impact on future generations and supporting the continued work of Meals on Wheels™ Queensland.
A donation of a defined item, asset, or amount of money. You can choose to leave a specific amount of money, property, or even stocks to Meals on Wheels™ Queensland. This allows you to make a direct and purposeful contribution to our work, ensuring your gift supports exactly what you intend.
A fixed sum of money designated for Meals on Wheels™ Queensland in your will. Whether it’s a small or substantial amount, a pecuniary gift offers you the flexibility to contribute to the ongoing support of our mission, knowing exactly how much you are leaving.
A bequest is a gift left to an organisation or charity in your will. It can be a sum of money, assets, or property that you choose to leave after your passing. Bequests help ensure that your legacy continues to make a difference in the lives of others.
Leaving a gift in your will to Meals on Wheels™ Queensland is simple. After consulting with your solicitor, you can include specific wording to allocate your gift accordingly. Please refer to our Bequest Form for suggested wording or contact us for further assistance.
The Form of Bequest is a policy document of Queensland Meals on Wheels™ Ltd, which outlines how bequests are managed. For more information, please contact us directly.
If you wish to make a donation or bequest to your local Meals on Wheels™ service, please contact them directly for advice. You can choose to support either the State Association for the wider work of Meals on Wheels™ or your local Service operating in a specific area.
Yes, donations of $2.00 or more are tax-deductible. To receive a receipt for your donation to the GIFT FUND, please email us at accounts@qmow.org, and we will send you the necessary documentation.
While you are not required to use a solicitor, it is strongly recommended to ensure your will is legally valid and reflects your wishes accurately. A solicitor can provide the necessary advice and help with any legal requirements for writing or updating your will.
Yes, you can update or change your bequest whenever you wish. It’s important to regularly review your will, particularly if there are any major life changes, such as moving to a new location, getting married, or having children. You can easily amend your bequest through a simple codicil (a legal amendment to your will).
Yes, your bequest will be kept confidential. We respect your privacy and will only contact you if you have expressed interest in discussing your gift or legacy.
If you’d like more information or need assistance with leaving a bequest to Meals on Wheels™ Queensland, please contact us. We can provide additional guidance, suggested wording for your will, and answer any questions you may have.
