Wills & Estates

• The most comprehensive cancer centre in Canada and one of the world’s leading cancer research and treatment centres.
• Assistance programs that help transform the cancer patient experience.
• Space transformation initiatives that allow for world-class care.

• You can leave a more significant gift than you may be able to during your lifetime.
• There is no cost to you now and you can change your mind at any time.
• You maintain complete control of your assets during your lifetime and your estate can receive a charitable tax receipt to help offset taxes.

Lawyers, Estate Trustees and Financial Advisors: The following resources will assist with your client’s needs when leaving a legacy gift to The Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation.

• Sample Will Wording
• Letter of Authorization for Gifts of Securities

Legacy gifts come in many different forms. Find the gift that’s right for you.

Leave a Gift in Your Will
You can designate a portion of the remainder, or a specific amount in your Will. You maintain complete control of your assets during your lifetime and your estate can receive a tax credit to help offset your estate taxes.

• Take our quick quiz to discover the impact your Will can make.
• View sample language on leaving a gift to The Princess Margaret in your Will.
• Guidance for Estate Trustees

Gifts of Life Insurance
You can designate The Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation as a beneficiary of an existing life insurance policy and your estate will receive a tax credit. Or transfer ownership of an existing life insurance policy over to us and receive a tax receipt for your annual premiums.

Learn more about Gifts of Life Insurance

Gifts of Registered Funds
RRSP/RRIF/TFSA are among the most heavily taxed assets on transfer to the next generation. By naming The Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation as a beneficiary of your registered funds you can reduce your overall estate taxes.

Learn more about Gifts of Registered Funds

Downloadable Planning Resources
Easy Ways to Build a Legacy
Is it Time to Make or Update My Estate Plans?

Recognition Society for Committed Legacy Gift Supporters
Let us know if you have included a gift to The Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation in your legacy plans. We would like to honour and welcome you into the J.C.B. Grant Society of donors who will continue to support life-saving cancer research.

Learn more about the J.C.B. Grant Society