Sample Wording For Your Will

Thank you for your thoughtfulness in wanting to maximize your lifetime support by including the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives in your estate planning. When arranging a gift to the CCPA in your will, please consider the following sample wording.

This is not considered legal advice but will assist you when discussing your wishes with your lawyer.

Legal name: Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives

Charitable registration number: 12414 6473 RR 0001 

Gift acceptance policy:

The CCPA accepts either a percentage of the residue of the estate, a specific sum of money or property such as real estate, art, securities etc. 

Gifts can be restricted, i.e. to only be used for certain activities, provided that such restrictions are in accord with the law and CCPA policies.

The CCPA accepts other types of gifts and would be happy to discuss these options at any time.

UNRESTRICTED BEQUEST 
I give to the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives, charitable registration number 12414 6473 RR 0001, $______ (or name the property being gifted, i.e. a particular painting or security etc.) of my estate for use as the organization may deem appropriate. 

I give to the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives, charitable registration number 12414 6473 RR 0001 _______% of the rest, residue, and remainder of my estate for use as the organization may deem appropriate.

I give to the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives, charitable registration number 12414 6473 RR 0001 all of the rest, residue, and remainder of my estate for use as the organization may deem appropriate. 

RESTRICTED BEQUEST
I give to the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives $______ or % _______or all the residue of my estate to be used for the following if applicable at the time the gift is received: _________________ (insert province here).

 

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