Gifts in Wills
Leave a legacy that will protect heart health for future generations
A gift in Will, also known as a bequest or legacy, is simply a gift you leave to a charity in your Will. It is a popular way to leave a meaningful legacy for future generations. It is an opportunity to donate to a charity if you have not been able to during your lifetime. Â
By leaving a gift to the Heart Foundation in your Will, you can make a lasting impact in the fight against heart disease. These generous contributions play a vital role in supporting our ongoing efforts to combat this widespread condition. Â
A gift in your Will, no matter how small or large, will help ensure that vital heart research can continue well into the future. Read our information pack to support you in going further with a gift in your Will.
Writing a Will in Australia
How to leave a gift in Will
Leaving a gift in your Will to the Heart Foundation is a simple process. Just follow these steps.
Online Wills
If you’re ready to draft your Will, consider these convenient online Will-writing platforms that have partnered with the Heart Foundation.
Gifts in Wills guide
Receive your free Gifts in Wills information pack, with practical information on how to make or update your Will.
Write your Will online for free
Did you know that more than 50% of Australians don’t have a legally binding Will?
Writing a Will is important for everyone, no matter how old you are. This is why, we have partnered with Gathered Here, Australia’s most trusted end-of-life services provider to offer Heart Foundation supporters the opportunity to write your Will for free online. In less than 10 minutes, you can write your Will from the comfort of your home, with free and unlimited updates for life. Last year, more than 15,000 Wills were written via the Gathered Here platform.
As part of the Will writing process, you’ll be given the option to leave a gift in your Will to the Heart Foundation. Your gift will ensure that the Heart Foundation can continue to fund vital heart research in the years to come meaning we can confidently continue our work to improve heart disease prevention and care for future generations of Australians. Thanks to Gathered Here, writing your Will is now easier than ever.
Further information
Our supporters
Read testimonials from some of our amazing Gifts in Will supporters.
Frequently asked questions
Answers to questions about leaving a gift in your Will for the Heart Foundation
Information for solicitors
Writing a Will for your client? Everything you need to include a gift in the Will to the Heart Foundation.
Supporting the Heart Foundation by way of a generous bequest will provide funding for vital research for years to come. This is Charles' legacy and as his family we are extremely proud.
Marie, niece of Charles Coghlan
We’re here to help
You can contact our Gifts in Wills team to discuss your gift:
- Submit our enquiry form
- Call 13 11 12 and ask for our Gifts in Wills team
Already left a gift in your Will to the Heart Foundation?
We are so grateful to have supporters like you. Please let us know if you have made this decision as we would like to personally thank you and keep you updated on our work.
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Last updated26 March 2025
Last reviewed31 October 2024