Wills & Bequests

Leave a legacy: Remember your Estonian Heritage in your Will

For many people who feel tremendous loyalty and affinity towards their Estonian Heritage, it is important to continue that support and leave a legacy gift in their will. Making the Estonian Foundation of Canada a beneficiary in your will helps sustain Estonian communities and programs across Canada.

To learn more about how to make a contribution to the future of the community through a gift in your will, speak to your lawyer, download our brochure from the link below, or contact the Estonian Foundation at 416-465-5600.
All inquiries are kept strictly confidential.

Options for Making a Bequest in your Will

There are several ways to make a bequest in your Will. Here are some examples of wording that you can discuss with your lawyer to help determine what is best for you.

1. A Dollar amount
“I direct my Trustees to pay or transfer the sum of $_________ to the Estonian Foundation of Canada.”

2. “Real property”
“I direct my Trustees to transfer and convey all my interest in real property [place, including address and description of real property here] to the Estonian Foundation of Canada.”

3. Percentage of your Estate
“I direct my Trustees to pay or transfer _______ % of the residue of my Estate to the Estonian Foundation of Canada.”

4. Residual beneficiary
“I direct my Trustees to pay or transfer the residue of my Estate to the Estonian Foundation of Canada.”

Thank You!

Thank you for considering the Estonian Foundation of Canada in your estate planning. We hope you are inspired to make a significant difference to the Canadian Estonian community now and for future generations.