Will

A gift in your Will enables you to make a future gift that you may not be able to give in your lifetime – a gift that will make a difference for years to come.

A gift in your Will can be a specific amount of money or a specific asset. It can also be a percentage of the residue of your estate – the remainder to be distributed after other gifts are fulfilled.

The Canadian Wildlife Federation has partnered with Willfora, a FREE resource to help make creating or updating a Will easier than ever. Willfora allows you to create a legal Will online in 20-minutes or less, at no cost to you.

Please note that this service does not extend to residents of Quebec or the territories. The button below directs you to CWF’s Will creation page through another web application, hosted by Willfora. You will be prompted to create an account with Willfora to get started.

Questions regarding a Will with Willfora? Click here.

If you are drafting a Will or Codicil, you can create a Legacy Gift for the Canadian Wildlife Federation by using the following clauses:

Specific Gift when you wish to leave a specific amount:
I direct my Trustees to pay or transfer the sum of $__________ to the Canadian Wildlife Federation to be used for the general purposes of said charity.

Residual Gift when you wish to leave a portion of your estate:

I direct my Trustees to pay or transfer __________ % of the rest, residue and remainder of my estate to the Canadian Wildlife Federation to be used for the general purposes of said charity.

Gift of RRSPs or RRIFs:
I direct my Trustees to pay or transfer __________ % of my RRSP/RRIF proceeds to the Canadian Wildlife Federation to be used for the general purposes of said charity.

Specific Asset:
If at the time of my death, I am still the registered owner of _______________________________________________________, I direct my Trustees to pay and transfer such shares to the Canadian Wildlife Federation to be used for the general purposes of said charity.

These are sample clauses your lawyer and financial advisor should review.

Leaving a Legacy Gift in your Will to the Canadian Wildlife Federation is easy. When properly prepared, a Will can ensure your loved ones are cared for, the size of your estate is protected, and that any Legacy Gift you wish to leave will be realized. The following three steps will help you achieve these ends.

When updating your estate plans, first decide that leaving a gift in your Will is the right thing for you to do. You may choose to leave a specific gift amount, a percentage, or the residue of your estate. Work with your professional advisors to determine what type of gift is best for you and your family.

Contact your lawyer to prepare a Will or a Codicil to your existing Will that will create a future gift for the Canadian Wildlife Federation.

Consider letting CWF know that you have created a Legacy Gift. This will enable CWF to better understand your wishes regarding your planned gift and allow us the opportunity to say a personal ‘thank you.’ Please be assured that all information you share will be held in strict confidence.

Director of Corporate, Foundations and Legacy Giving

yourlegacy@cwf-fcf.org

613.618.0898