Support suffering Canadians with a gift to Dying With Dignity Canada in your will. It is an act that is generous, impactful, and simple, and allows you to leave a larger gift than would be possible during your lifetime, while retaining control of your assets.  
  
You can leave cash, securities, or a percentage of your estate. Your estate will receive a charitable tax receipt that can lower or even eliminate estate taxes. Discuss it with your loved ones and lawyer about drafting or updating your will or adding a codicil.  

Dying With Dignity Canada supporter Christie Bentham left a gift in her will that had an instrumental impact on our work to protect Canadians’ end-of-life rights. In tribute to her inspiring life and transformational gift, we created the Christie Bentham Legacy Society, a group of thoughtful donors committed to advancing Canadian’s end-of-life choice by making a bequest intention. By making your own bequest intention, you become part of this generous group. Read about Christie and Will Bentham’s remarkable legacy gift to Dying With Dignity Canada. 

Please also inform us of your bequest and philanthropic intentions by filling out our legacy gift confirmation form. It enables us to thank you and, more importantly, to discuss what impact you aim to leave as your legacy. As always, we will respect your privacy and confidentiality. Every gift in every will makes a difference. 

Sample Will Wording  

Residual Bequest  

“I give Dying With Dignity Canada (500 – 1835 Yonge Street, Toronto ON, M4S 1X8; charitable registration number 11889 0086 RR0001) _______________% of the residue of my estate to be used for its general purposes.”  

Legacy Bequest  

“I give Dying With Dignity Canada (500 – 1835 Yonge Street, Toronto ON, M4S 1X8; charitable registration number 11889 0086 RR0001) the sum of $___________________________________to be used for its general purposes.”  

*The above language is intended to provide general information and should not be seen as legal advice 

Are you interested in leaving a legacy gift to Dying With Dignity Canada? Contact donations@dyingwithdignity.ca or 1-800-495-6156 (press 2) to learn more about how you can make a lasting contribution.