Will Wording

Including a gift in your Will is easy

Whether you decide to leave an amount of money, a percentage of your estate, a particular asset or what is left over once you have looked after family and loved ones (the residual of your estate); it is easy to include a gift in your Will.

Simply ask your legal advisor to update your current Will and include the gift you’ve decided to bequest to The University in the new version.

If you would like your gift to go on in perpetuity through an endowment fund, or create a gift to memorialise a loved one, our bequest manager will work closely with you to ensure your wishes are carried out in the way you intend.

Sample Will wording for a gift to UQ
For a gift for the general purposes of the University:
“I give (my whole estate) or (specific percentage of my estate) or (specific assets) or (the residue of my estate) or (the sum of $______) to The University of Queensland ABN 63 942 912 684 for its general purposes. I declare that the receipt of The University of Queensland shall be sufficient discharge to my executor/trustees.”

For a gift for a specific purpose at the University:
“I give (my whole estate) or (specific percentage of my estate) or (specific assets) or (the residue of my estate) or (the sum of $______) to The University of Queensland ABN 63 942 912 684 for its general purposes. I express the wish but without creating any binding trust that if practicable this gift be applied towards (state purposes as widely as possible). I declare that the receipt of The University of Queensland shall be sufficient discharge to my executor/trustees.”

For a gift for directed purpose at the University:
“I give (my whole estate) or (specific percentage of my estate) or (specific assets) or (the residue of my estate) or (the sum of $______) to The University of Queensland ABN 63 942 912 684 for (state purposes as widely as possible). I declare that the receipt of The University of Queensland shall be sufficient discharge to my executor/trustees.”

If you have already included a gift in your Will to the University, we would be delighted to hear from you. As the custodians of your legacy, we are humbled by your kindness and profoundly grateful for your partnership. By returning the bequest intention form you help us keep you connected to the areas that are most meaningful to you. 

Disclaimer: This is not legal advice. We recommend you contact your legal and financial advisors.

The University of Queensland’s ABN: 63 942 912 684