The positive impact of your contribution is a memory that lasts.
Thank you for considering a gift in your will to help families with sick or injured children who will need Ronald McDonald House Charities South Australia (RMHC SA) into the future.
Your thoughtful and generous decision will provide supported accommodation, as well as wraparound programs to support the learning and wellbeing of sick or injured children and their families in the coming years.
A gift in your Will, prepared with your solicitor, is a simple and effective way to honour the values you hold dear.
Many people have questions when considering a gift.
Our team members often meet with people who are considering, or have included, a gift in their will. This gives the person time to share their story, discuss their gift, and ensure RMHC SA communicates with them the way they would like.
Your gift, your decision, your timeline, and your privacy matters. Your decision to leave a gift to RMHC SA is very personal, and we encourage you to discuss your will with your family.
The following FAQs may be of use to you in your decision-making.
Yes, while RMHC SA is part of a national and global network, we are an independent organisation. All gifts will remain in South Australia and be used in our mission.
Your gift will help keep families together during the most difficult times in their lives.
Your gift will provide supported accommodation for families who are required to travel to Women’s & Children’s Hospital for medical care, as well as wraparound programs to support the learning and wellbeing of sick or injured children and their families – 24/7, 365 days a year.
Your gift can be as individual as you are, and we want to honour you and your intentions in an appropriate way.
Using a solicitor to help prepare or update you will is important. Your solicitor will work with you to ensure the causes and people you love benefit from your Will as you wish. A current, valid will is a gift to your loved ones as it makes your wishes clear and will help minimise the risk of disputes about your intentions.
If you choose to make a gift to RMHC SA, we have wording that we recommend including in your will. You can click here to print this key information.
You are not obligated to inform us of your decision, but we encourage you to do so. We want to make sure we have a full understanding of your wishes, so when the time comes to activate your gift, the RMHC SA staff at the time will have all the information they need to see your gift used to its full potential.
A residual gift is a percentage of your estate, after all your other wishes have been fulfilled and expenses met. The value of a residual gift will rise with inflation, so it will be worth as much to us tomorrow as it is today. As this kind of gift doesn’t decrease with inflation, it is the most efficient way to support RMHC SA.
A pecuniary gift is a specific dollar value set at the time you make your will. The value of pecuniary gift will decrease over time, as inflation and the cost of living increases over time.
