Leaving a gift in your Will to CIS is an opportunity to make a meaningful and lasting contribution to CIS and beyond your current support, in a way that may not have been possible during your lifetime.
Our supporters are the life-force of our organisation. It is through our shared mission of advancing the principles of free markets, individual liberty, cultural freedom, and limited government, a gift in your Will means CIS is a legacy that helps make Australia a better place to live. Your support ensures that the future we shape today will be one we can proudly bequeath to our children and future generations.
Free Will-Writing Service
We have partnered with Gathered Here to give our supporters the opportunity to write or update their Will for free. Gathered Here is a free and easy step-by-step online Will writing service. It can take less than 10 minutes to have an incredibly impact on the future of Australia for all Australian.
Just a small portion of your estate will make a series difference to our research work in the long-term, resulting in lasting change for the future.
5 easy steps to give in your Will
- Consider family, friends and not-for-profits you would like to remember in your Will
- Choose the type of bequest you would like to leave.
- Get the information you will need to ensure your gift is going to the organisation you have selected, including full name, address and ABN or the organisation.
- Use Gathered Here for a reputable free Will service, or ask your solicitor or estate planner to prepare your Will
- Help ensure your vision, or your gift is fulfilled by letting us know you have left a gift in your Will to CIS. You can contact us, or if you would prefer, you can sent us a note (link) letting us know your wishes.
Lindsay Society
It is easy to look back at the influential people and institutions who instilled in us their beliefs, culture, and value system that continue to withstand the test of time.
When Greg Lindsay started CIS in his backyard shed, the legacy that began that day was unclear. That beginning has helped mould the direction of Australian society for generations to come.
We would like to invite you to become a partner in the future. A bequest made to the CIS Lindsay Society is your own legacy towards maintaining the values necessary for the betterment of future generations. It is your way of being eternally vigilant – you will remain an integral and perpetual part of our vision for free choice, individual liberty, cultural freedom, and the open exchange of ideas.
As a member of the Lindsay Society, you will ensure the continuation of the policy research you currently support for future generations. For more information or to request a booklet about the Lindsay Society, please contact our Lindsay Society Manager, Jane Black, at jblack@cis.org.au or 02 9438 4377.
Bequest Types
Your Will is one of the most important documents you will sign. It is a powerful tool for change, allowing you to decide how your assets will be distributed and determining who and what vision you wish to benefit.
CIS has partnered with GatheredHere, a free and easy step-by-step online Will writing service. It can take less than 10 minutes to have an incredibly impact on the future of all Australians.
Leaving a gift in your will for CIS will make a serious difference in the work of CIS for the future. For more complex Wills, the CIS recommends you consult your solicitor, a trustee officer from a trustee company, or the Public Trustee when drafting your Will and that you appoint an appropriate executor. A codicil can be drawn up if you already have a Will and would like to support CIS with a bequest without rewriting the entire document.
Also, please do let our Jane Black or Trish Murray know about your bequest wishes. We want to recognise* you for your generosity by inviting you to our distinguished Lindsay Society. We would also love to discuss how and where you would like your legacy to live on through CIS.
*We understand you may want to ensure your gift is done with little or no recognition. Reaching out to us will help facilitate this while ensuring your legacy gift is utilised to your exact wishes.
Ways to give through your Will:
Free Will-Writing Service
We have partnered with Gathered Here to give our supporters the opportunity to write or update their Will for free. Gathered Here is a free and easy step-by-step online Will writing service. It can take less than 10 minutes to have an incredibly impact on the future of Australia for all Australian.
Just a small portion of your estate will make a series difference to our research work in the long-term, resulting in lasting change for the future.
5 easy steps to give in your Will
- Consider family, friends and not-for-profits you would like to remember in your Will
- Choose the type of bequest you would like to leave.
- Get the information you will need to ensure your gift is going to the organisation you have selected, including full name, address and ABN or the organisation.
- Use Gathered Here for a reputable free Will service, or ask your solicitor or estate planner to prepare your Will
- Help ensure your vision, or your gift is fulfilled by letting us know you have left a gift in your Will to CIS. You can contact us, or if you would prefer, you can sent us a note (link) letting us know your wishes.
Residuary Bequest
A residuary bequest occurs when you leave a portion or the remainder of your estate to the CIS after all other bequests and other financial commitments have been honoured. This is a wonderful way to ensure the Centre for Independent Studies receives the most help possible whilst ensuring your loved ones are taken care of. We recommend leaving a percentage of your Will, as inflation continues to rise, this will ensure your gift is honoured to the changing value of your estate.
Suggested wording in your Will:
“I bequeath to the Centre for Independent Studies, NSW 2000, ABN 15 001 495 0125, (Insert number)% of my residuary estate, to be applied for the purposes of (insert purpose) or by the Centre for Independent Studies in such a manner as its Directors may determine. I direct that the receipt in writing of an authorised officer of the Centre for Independent Studies shall be deemed proof of payment.”
Specific Bequest
This refers to a specific item, such as property or shares, to be given to the Centre for Independent Studies.
Suggested wording:
“I bequeath to the Centre for Independent Studies, NSW 2000, ABN 15 001 495 0125, (describe asset accurately), to be applied for the purposes of (insert purpose) or by the Centre for Independent Studies in such a manner as its Directors may determine. I direct that the receipt in writing of an authorised officer of the Centre for Independent Studies shall be deemed proof of payment.”
Pecuniary Bequest
A gift of a fixed or stated sum of money designated in your Will.
Suggested wording:
“I bequeath to the Centre for Independent Studies, NSW 2000, ABN 15 001 495 0125, the sum of (Insert $ amount), to be applied for the purposes of (insert purpose) or by the Centre for Independent Studies in such a manner as its Directors may determine. I direct that the receipt in writing of an authorised officer of the Centre for Independent Studies shall be deemed proof of payment.”
Contingent Bequest
This type of bequest is fulfilled if certain conditions are met. For instance, if your primary beneficiary does not survive you, you can indicate your next choice through a contingent designation.
Please seek advice from a legal solicitor for specific wording on how to leave the Centre for Independent Studies a contingent bequest.
Contact Us
Thank you for your interest and consideration in advancing values you hold dear to your heart through your Will. We would love to send you additional information and visit with you in person regarding this important decision in your life.
Please feel free to get in touch, and together we can discuss where and how you would like your legacy to live on through CIS.
Chief Operating Officer
Dearne Cameron
dcameron@cis.org.au
02 9438 4377