Bequests – Planned Gifts

The University appreciates the generosity and vision of its benefactors who bequeath a gift through a provision in their Will.

Benefactors can make an invaluable and enduring difference when they share the vision of the University to improve the quality of Catholic higher education for future generations.

To make a bequest, benefactors can specify a specific dollar amount, a percentage of their estate, or the remainder of their estate once expenses and gifts to family and loved ones have been distributed. Bequests can include cash, securities, real estate, or other items of value.

Your gift to Notre Dame may be unrestricted or designated. An unrestricted gift allows the University to choose how your gift will be used. A designated gift enables you to choose how your bequest will be applied.

If you wish to bequeath a designated gift, it is important that you discuss your gift with the University as it is important that the University has the ability to meet with your wishes.

Making a new Will, or changing a current Will to include The University of Notre Dame Australia, should be done with the assistance of a solicitor to ensure the wording is appropriate and reflects your intentions. It is also advisable to review your Will at regular intervals as circumstances change.

Making a planned gift to The University of Notre Dame Australia provides a sense of security in knowing that you a creating a legacy that will live on for generations.

If you have any questions about your bequest, please contact us.