Legacy Giving Information Sheet

To be reviewed with your legal and financial advisor

Why Leave a Legacy Gift to the Douglas Coldwell Layton Foundation?

A legacy gift to the Douglas Coldwell Layton Foundation (DCLF) is an investment in a more just, equitable, and democratic Canada. Your planned gift ensures that future generations will continue to benefit from strong public services, an informed public, and a vibrant democracy built on the values of social justice and compassion.

Legal Information for Your Lawyer

To include the Douglas Coldwell Layton Foundation in your Will or estate plan, your legal advisor will need the following information:

-   Full Legal Name: Douglas Coldwell Layton Foundation

-   Charitable Registration Number: #118887561RR0001

-   Mailing Address: 1404 Scott Street, Ottawa, ON  K1Y 2N2

-   Telephone: (613) 789-7488

-   Email: [email protected]

-   Website: www.douglascoldwelllayton.ca

Sample Will Wording

Below is an example of wording that can be used to include DCLF in your Will:

"I give to the Douglas Coldwell Layton Foundation, charitable registration number #118887561RR0001, currently located at 1404 Scott Street, Ottawa, ON  K1Y 2N2, the sum of $____ (or ___% of my estate, or the residue of my estate) to be used at the discretion of the Foundation.”

Some Types of Legacy Gifts

• A specific amount or percentage of your estate (bequest)
• The residue of your estate after other bequests are fulfilled
• A gift of publicly traded securities
• A gift of life insurance
• Naming DCLF as a beneficiary of your RRSP, RRIF, or TFSA
• Endowments

Final Notes

Please consult with your lawyer or financial advisor to determine the best way to structure your gift in accordance with your overall estate plan. If you would like to speak with someone at DCLF about your intentions or have questions, we welcome your inquiry.