Planned Giving
How to leave a gift in your will to RNFBC
Including the Registered Nurses Foundation of British Columbia in your estate plans through a gift in your will is a simple and powerful way to leave a gift to nursing students and aspiring nurses of tomorrow.
Be sure to use the correct legal name and charitable number
It is very important to use the full and proper legal name of RNFBC in your bequest language. RNFBC's correct legal name is 'The Registered Nurses Foundation of British Columbia'
RNFBC is a registered charity.
Our charitable registration number is 11911 4544 RR0001.
How to name RNFBC in your Will
There are many ways to designate a charitable gift in your will to RNFBC. Below are examples (for precise wording please consult with your financial advisor or estate lawyer) of wording for a specific charitable gift to RNFBC.
- You may leave all or part of the remainder (residue) of your estate: 'to pay or transfer ______ per cent of the residue of my Estate to The Registered Nurses Foundation of British Columbia’.
- You may leave a specific asset: 'If at the time of my death, I am still the registered owner of [fill in name and number of shares here] common shares to pay and transfer such shares to The Registered Nurses Foundation of British Columbia.' OR 'to pay or transfer the net proceeds of sale from my real property municipally known as [fill in property address here] to The Registered Nurses Foundation of British Columbia.'
- You may leave a specific dollar amount: 'to pay or transfer the sum of _____ Dollars [$] to The Registered Nurses Foundation of British Columbia'
Recognition and Acknowledgment of a Gift in your Will to RNFBC
If you wish to tell us of your plan to leave a gift in your will, RNFBC is pleased to thank you through recognition and acknowledgement according to your particular needs and wishes.
You may wish to get expert advice
Canadian tax law changes frequently.
Be sure to consult a trusted financial advisor like your banker or lawyer.
Thank You – RNFBC “Nurses for the Future”
RNFBC “Nurses for the Future” is a program that recognizes generous supporters of RNFBC who have made commitments through wills and estate planning.
For more information
For more information about making a gift in your Will to RNFBC contact supportrnf@rnfbc.ca.