Leaving a legacy of hope: the power of your Will

The impact your Will can make

Leaving a charitable gift in a Will turns the ordinary donor into an extraordinary philanthropist, and a growing number of Canadians are giving in this way. 

In late 2019, Ronald Jackson passed away suddenly at age 74. He left generous gifts to several charities in his Will, including the Alzheimer Society of Manitoba.

Ron was a cattle rancher from Langruth, Manitoba. He loved to fish, hunt, garden and bake. Feeding his family and friends and working hard for his neighbours and community were important parts of life for Ron. His sister, Barbara, believes Ron’s love for the people close to him inspired the gifts he left in his will.

“Our mother had Alzheimer’s — she and Ron were very close. That’s why we think he left a gift to the Society,” Barbara explains. “It was hard for him to see her facing dementia and the changes it caused. She didn’t recognize most people after a while, including me. But she always knew Ron when he came to visit and would ask how his garden was doing.”

Ron’s gift allowed the Society to remain an accessible support for Manitobans throughout the COVID-19 pandemic — this alone had a tremendous impact. But his gift continues to make a meaningful difference today, helping to fund the Society’s programs, education and support, giving so many people facing a dementia diagnosis somewhere to turn.

Have your questions answered

The Top 7 Myths About Leaving a Charitable Gift in Your Will (Webinar)

If you have questions about donating in your Will, Will Power currently has a free 30-minute webinar to help you learn why this is such an impactful way to give to a charity and cause you care about.

By the end of the webinar, you’ll be able to:

• Understand why leaving a charitable donation in your Will is a smart way to give back
• See how you can leave part of your estate to charity in your Will, and still take care of family
• Understand tax and other financial strategies you can use to structure your Will so that it works for YOU
• Know exactly what to ask your legal or financial advisor about your estate (and where to find one)

You can watch it from the comfort of your home at your convenience.

If you have any questions about the webinar or if you would like to see how your Will can truly make an impact, connect with us today.