Gift in your Will

A gift in your Will (also called a bequest) is a way to leave money or assets to Cancer Support NZ after you pass away. It is a simple instruction included in your Will that directs a portion of your estate to support people living with cancer.

Because cancer changes more than health. It affects identity, confidence, relationships, and emotional wellbeing. A gift in your Will helps ensure people living with cancer receive support that goes beyond medical treatment — support that helps them navigate the human impact of cancer.

Your gift helps fund free support services across Aotearoa for people living with cancer. This includes emotional support, practical guidance, and wellbeing programmes that help people cope with the visible and invisible effects of cancer during and after treatment.

Even modest gifts combine to create lasting, nationwide impact.

No. Many gifts come from ordinary estates. You don’t need significant wealth to make a meaningful contribution. Every gift, no matter the size, helps provide support for someone facing cancer.

Yes. Most people choose to leave the majority of their estate to family and then include a smaller gift to a cause they care about. A gift in Will is flexible and can be structured in a way that reflects your priorities.

You can include a gift by speaking with your lawyer or Will provider. They can add Cancer Support NZ as a beneficiary and help you decide the type and size of gift that suits your circumstances.

You can leave:

• A percentage of your estate
• A fixed amount of money
• Specific assets (such as property or investments)

Your legal advisor can help you decide what works best for your situation.

Gifts are used where they are needed most. This allows Cancer Support NZ to respond to changing needs and ensure support reaches people in the most effective way.

Yes. You can update your Will at any time if your circumstances or wishes change. A gift in Will is flexible and can be reviewed whenever needed.

Your gift helps ensure that future generations of people facing cancer have access to support that helps them feel seen, supported, and less alone, not just medically, but emotionally and practically as well.

Your lawyer or Will provider can guide you, but a simple wording example is:

“I give to Cancer Support NZ (Charity Number 30693) [insert percentage, sum, or description of asset] free of all duties, for its general purposes. I declare that the receipt of an authorised officer shall be a full and sufficient discharge to my executors.”

It’s a good idea to include the organisation’s full legal name and registered details. Your legal advisor can ensure everything is recorded correctly.

Yes. If your situation is straightforward, you may choose to write your Will online using a trusted provider like SafeWill.

Online Wills can be a simple, accessible way to put your wishes in place, especially if you don’t have complex assets or arrangements.

SafeWill is an online Will provider that makes it easier to create a legally valid Will from the comfort of home.

It’s designed to be simple, guided, and secure, helping you document your wishes clearly without needing multiple appointments. For many people, it removes the barrier of getting started.

Each Will goes through a review process to help ensure it meets legal requirements, offering an extra layer of reassurance.

Through our partnership with SafeWill, you can create a Will at a discounted rate of $80 (50% off the standard price).

At times, there may also be promotional periods where Wills are offered free of charge. Current offers are available here:
https://safewill.com/nz/lookgoodfeelbetter

SafeWill can be a good option if your situation is relatively straightforward. If you have more complex circumstances, such as trusts, business ownership, or blended families, it may be worth speaking with a lawyer for tailored advice.