{"id":4038,"date":"2016-12-29T19:57:54","date_gmt":"2016-12-29T19:57:54","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/stewardshipcentrebc.ca\/?page_id=4038"},"modified":"2017-01-25T03:17:54","modified_gmt":"2017-01-25T03:17:54","slug":"wills","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/stewardshipcentrebc.ca\/programs\/strengthening-stewardship\/legacies\/wills\/","title":{"rendered":"Leave a legacy in your will"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>Create\u00a0a legacy in your will<\/h1>\n<p>One of the most effective and easiest ways to create your conservation legacy is by leaving a gift (a &#8220;bequest&#8221;) in your will for your favourite environmental or conservation group.<\/p>\n<p>A bequest can take a number of forms. For example, it might be a lump sum of money, a gift of securities, a gift of real estate or personal property, or a specific portion of your estate.<\/p>\n<h3>Why make a will?<\/h3>\n<p>Making a bequest allows you to create a\u00a0personal legacy of a better future for your community.<\/p>\n<p>It only costs a small amount\u00a0for a notary or lawyer to prepare a proper will. And having a will gives you peace of mind that everything is looked after; having no will creates an unnecessary extra burden and expense for those left behind.<\/p>\n<p>You can learn more about how to create your own charitable bequest at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.givegreencanada.ca\/category\/donation-type\/charitable-bequests?&amp;ref=donors\" target=\"_blank\">Give Green Canada<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>How much do you know about wills?<\/h3>\n<p>We have created a short &#8220;Will Quiz&#8221; for you to test your knowledge (no sign in or\u00a0personal information required). 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