Leaving a gift to the Kirby Institute in your will as a legacy for future generations is a very personal decision to make.
There are many reasons why people choose to leave a gift to the Kirby Institute. Each gift, whether large or small, will support our researchers to make life-saving medical discoveries.
The following information will help guide you through your decision-making process.
It is important that the wording in a bequest clearly expresses your wishes. It is recommended that you consult your legal advisor in the preparation of your will or amendment to your existing will.
General purpose
"I give to the Kirby Institute at the University of New South Wales (57 195 873 179) [insert as appropriate: (the sum of $XX) or (the whole of my residuary estate) or (XX% of my residuary estate) and/or (the following property …..)], free of all expenses and duties of whatever kind to be used to support the Kirby Institute's priorities including support of research at the Kirby Institute".
Identified purpose - Research
"I give to the Kirby Institute at University of New South Wales (57 195 873 179) [insert as appropriate: (the sum of $XX) or (the whole of my residuary estate) or (XX% of my residuary estate) and/or (the following property …..)], free of all expenses and duties of whatever kind to be used for research in the field of [insert the general description of the area of research] (the ‘Purpose’). If at any time the Kirby Institute considers that it is no longer possible or practical to carry out the Purpose, the Kirby Institute may apply the bequest to support a purpose that is most closely aligned to the original Purpose."
Identified purpose - Scholarship
"I give to the Kirby Institute at University of New South Wales (57 195 873 179) [insert as appropriate: (the sum of $XX) or (the whole of my residuary estate) or (XX% of my residuary estate) and/or (the following property …..)], free of all expenses and duties of whatever kind to be used to establish one or more scholarships for [insert the general description of the area to be supported] (the ‘Purpose’). If at any time the Kirby Institute considers that it is no longer possible or practical to carry out the Purpose, the Kirby Institute may apply the bequest to support a purpose that is most closely aligned to the original Purpose."
If you would like to make a donation to the Kirby Institute in your will, there are three ways you can do it:
Specific gifts
You can name a specific gift, such as an amount of money, a property, stocks and shares, a work of art, or a lift insurance policy.
Residual gift
You can leave instructions to gift to the Kirby Institute any amount remaining after all other taxes, debts, and gifts to family and friends have been made.
Percentage of your Estate
You can give a certain percentage of the total value of your estate. The value of your gift will increase as the value of your Estate increases.
More information can be found on the UNSW Giving in will page.
After you have provided for your family and friends, a gift in your will is a way to leave a lasting legacy for future generations. To discuss the different ways you could leave a gift in will to the Kirby Institute, please contact Abel Orellana, +61 422 4884 480 a.orellana@unsw.edu.au or Jane Hall, +61 478 492 032 j.e.hall@unsw.edu.au.
Leaving a donation to the Kirby Institute in your will is a generous and powerful contribution to make, and supports our research into the future.
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