November is Make A Will Month: Why one Veteran is planning a legacy with True Patriot Love

November is Make a Will Month: it’s a great time to consider making a Will or reviewing the one you have. A Will helps ensure your wishes are respected and your assets are distributed according to your intentions.

For Navy Veteran and Canadian Walk for Veterans Co-Lead Gwen Settle, two of the most important things to her are her family and continuing her legacy of leadership and service.

After her military service, Gwen became a strong advocate for Veterans, including volunteering with her local legion, contributng to The Memory Project (a Veteran’s speaking bureau) and leading the Canadian Walk for Veterans in Abbotsford, British Columbia.  

Gwen understood that her future gift to True Patriot Love would help create a lasting impact for Canada’s military and Veteran community. As a trusted national partner, True Patriot Love is uniquely positioned to identify the issues of greatest importance, provide direct funding to impactful programs, and advocate for the needs of our military and Veterans.

“A gift in my Will is a gift to the future. I’ve been a lifelong volunteer, and it’s given me a lot of satisfaction. I’m proud to work for the causes I believe in and for organizations that bring so much to my community. Leaving a gift in my Will is an extension of that.”

You can leave a legacy like Gwen.

By including True Patriot Love in your Will, you leave a meaningful legacy that ensures those who serve our country, and the families who stand behind them, are supported long into the future.

We focus exclusively on the needs of the military and Veteran community, ensuring your future gift is managed with care and integrity to create lasting impact for the brave Canadians who serve and the families who support them.

Download our helpful Guide to Legacy Giving

Making a Legacy Gift

We strongly advise you to talk to a lawyer or estate planner before confirming your legacy gift to True Patriot Love.

Here is some sample language:
“My estate trustees shall pay [insert amount] OR (all or %) of the residue of my estate to True Patriot Love Foundation, Toronto ON, for the purpose of supporting its highest priority needs.”

True Patriot Love is listed with the Canada Revenue Agency under our legal name, True Patriot Love Foundation.

Charitable Registration Number 81464 6493 RR0001

Address
150 York Street, Suite 1700
Toronto, ON M5H 3S5

Contact
Meighan Bell, Chief Development Officer
Direct Line: 647-800-5863, Email: mbell@truepatriotlove.com

Disclaimer: This information is general in nature and does not constitute legal or financial advice. True Patriot Love Foundation recommends that before making any gift of securities of any size, a donor consults with his/her professional financial advisor(s) for the tax, financial and/or estate planning implications. Individual circumstances differ, and you are strongly encouraged to discuss with your own financial counsel to ensure your gift decisions are appropriate to your situation. 

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