Registered funds like RRSPs, RRIFs and TFSAs can create a tax liability for your estate. However, you can ease the tax burden by naming a charity as the beneficiary of your registered fund. You will maintain full access to your funds during your lifetime. After your passing, the charity receives any remaining funds and your estate receives a donation credit.
+Significant Impact
Make a major donation without affecting current assets.
+Probate Savings
Avoid paying probate fees on the funds.
+Tax Advantages
Receive a charitable tax receipt for your estate.
+Secure Future Care
Support top-notch medical care for future generations.
General Information
When you support VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation with a future gift, you are helping to ensure that the next generation of British Columbians will continue to have access to the best possible care.
It’s easy to donate the proceeds of a registered accounts. Name VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation as the beneficiary of your tax-free savings account (TFSA), registered retirement savings plan (RRSP) or registered retirement income fund (RRIF). Maintain full use of your account, and after your passing, the Foundation receives the remaining funds.
Benefits:
Your legacy will fuel healthier lives without spending current assets
Receive a charitable tax receipt for your estate
Avoid paying probate fees on registered funds and deliver world-class care
Name VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation as the beneficiary of your registered account
Maintain full use of your account during your lifetime
After your passing, the Foundation receives any remaining funds
Step 1: Contact your investment advisor and request a “Multiple Beneficiary Designation” form
Step 2: Complete the form by naming VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation as one of your beneficiaries and return the document to your plan provider
Step 3: Contact VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation and let us know so we can personally thank you and keep you updated on areas of interest
Legal name and address:
VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation
190-855 West 12th Avenue
Vancouver, BC
V5Z 1M9
Charitable registration number:
132173063RR0001
For more information and to discuss designating your registered accounts, contact:
Lisa Shearer
Associate Director, Legacy giving
Email: legacy@vghfoundation.ca Phone: 604.290.1455
Downloadable Resources
We want to make sure that you have everything you need to make leaving your legacy gift is as easy as possible. When you leave a legacy gift to VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation, you’re fueling healthier communities in BC for generations.
If any questions, please email us at legacy@vghfoundation.ca
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