Bequests/Donations

Would you like to make a Bequest or Donation?

Bequests are made to the Hawke's Bay Museums Trust, who hold the collection.

A bequest is a lasting memorial to your love of art, culture and heritage. It is simply a gift made through a Will, which can be worded to suit your wishes. For instance, you may choose to:

• support the promotion of Hawke's Bay artists through acquiring artworks
• support purchases for the Museum collection
• promote the education of Hawke's Bay children through the development of specific projects
• assist with the ongoing preservation of the treasures held

For a bequest, you may wish to bequeath, through a will:

• The Remainder - When you have made provision for your family and friends you may wish to leave what is left, the remainder, to the Hawke's Bay Museums Trust.
• A Percentage - Many people decide to share their Estate between a number of people and charitable organisations. They find that stating a fraction or percentage for each one allows for inflation or possible changes in their Estate.
• A Specific Sum - You may wish to state a specific sum of money. But please remember that inflation or changes in circumstances may necessitate regular review of your Will.
• An Asset - You may also wish to leave property, works of art or other assets from your Estate to the Hawke's Bay Museums Trust for the benefit of the:
  • Museum's Art and/or History collections
  • Regional Archive and Berry Historical Library
  • Education Discovery Centre

How to make your Bequest

While you may draft a Will yourself, we recommend that you seek advice from your Solicitor or the Trust's Executive Director.

The following clauses may be used: Where a Residual Bequest is intended - I bequeath to the Hawke's Bay Museums Trust in aid of that institution and for its general purposes, the rest and remainder of my Estate, for which the receipt of the Accountant or other authorised Officer of the Hawke's Bay Museums Trust shall be sufficient discharge for my Trustees.

For a Specific Bequest

I Bequeath to the Hawke's Bay Museums Trust in aid of that institution and for its general purposes, the sum of $------------ (in words and figures), for which the receipt of the Accountant or other authorised Officer of the Hawke's Bay Museums Trust shall be sufficient discharge for my Trustees.

When a bequest of property or an asset is being considered Policy and Taxation issues may arise. Please contact the Trust's Executive Director to gain further information on these matters which will be provided upon request.

(This information is presented accurately, but is not intended as specific legal advice. Consult your solicitor when considering any legal matter. Laws which govern Wills and contracts are subject to change).

For more information please contact Personal Assistant.

E-mail Tanya Stewart