How to include a gift in your Will
Every year, one third of the animals in our care are helped by animal lovers like you who thoughtfully included a gift when they wrote their Will.
Leaving a gift is a powerful way to ensure your love for animals continues into the future. It can be done simply by naming RSPCA WA as a beneficiary in your Will.
To do so, you’ll need to include two things:
- Our legal details:
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, Western Australia (RSPCA WA)
ABN: 48 626 609 587
108 Malaga Drive, MALAGA WA 6090 - Your decision about the type of gift you wish to leave, whether that be a percentage of your estate, a specific sum of money, or an asset such as property or shares.
For more information on how your legacy can help animals well into the future, keep scrolling or download the printable RSPCA WA Gift in Wills Guide.
If you are considering an ongoing legacy through a trust or fund, we recommend seeking advice from a qualified financial adviser.
How to write or update your Will
Making a Will is an important step in supporting the people and causes you care about, and today, it’s simpler and more accessible than ever before. There are several ways to write a legally valid Will in Australia, depending on your needs.
Ways to write your Will
- Consult a legal professional
You can have your Will prepared or updated by a solicitor or trustee company, ensuring personalised legal advice and peace of mind. - Use an Australian online Will-writing platform
If your circumstances are straightforward, you may choose an online Will‑writing service such as Safewill, Willed or Everywill. These platforms allow you to create a Will quickly, cost effectively and conveniently from home.
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- Use a paper Will-writing kit
Will kits are widely available from post offices and newsagents and are suitable for simple estate planning needs.
Let us know
If you have already included or are planning to include a gift in your Will, please let us know. This allows us to keep you informed about how your very special support will make an impact and helps us plan ahead to ensure we can continue caring for animals in need.
To let us know about your plans to include a gift in your Will, please call (08) 9209 9352 or email bequests@rspcawa.org.au.
Suggested Will wording
Please see below for suggested Will wording, which you can personalise to suit the type of gift you would like to leave.
Please note: This information is provided as an aid to preparing a Will and should not be taken as legal advice
Will wording for a gift:
<Legal Name of Entity>
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, Western Australia (RSPCA WA)
ABN: 48 626 609 587
Address: 108 Malaga Drive, MALAGA WA 6090
Unconditional gift of a sum of money, asset or residue
I give to The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, Western Australia
a) <insert number> % of my estate
b) the residue of my estate; or <insert number> % of the residue of my estate
c) the sum of $<insert amount>; or
d) <describe the asset>;
and I declare that the receipt of the treasurer or other proper officer of RSPCA WA shall be a sufficient discharge to my executors or trustees.
Will wording for a Gift, coupled with wording for RSPCA WA’s Home Ever After (pet bequest) program:
<Legal Name of Entity>
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, Western Australia (RSPCA WA)
ABN: 48 626 609 587
Address: 108 Malaga Drive, MALAGA WA 6090
Unconditional gift of a sum of money, asset or residue
I give to The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, Western Australia
a) <insert number> % of my estate
b) the residue of my estate; or <insert number> % of the residue of my estate
c) the sum of $<insert amount>; or
d) <describe the asset>;
and my surviving pet or pets (if any) owned by me and it is my wish that RSPCA WA will care for my pet or pets under its pet bequest program or other relevant program or policy;
and I declare that the receipt of the treasurer or other proper officer of the said society shall be a sufficient discharge to my executors or trustees. The gift will not fail if I do not own any pets at the time of my death.
Ensuring your Will is legally valid
Whichever Will-writing option you choose, it’s essential that your Will is correctly signed and witnessed in accordance with Australian law to ensure it is legally binding.
If you have any questions about leaving a gift in your Will, our friendly team is always happy to help. Call (08) 9209 9352 or email bequests@rspcawa.org.au to get in touch.
