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Giving Through Your Will

Leave a Legacy That Lasts Beyond a Lifetime

Creating your Will isn’t just about protecting your loved ones — it’s also an opportunity to make a lasting difference. Through FormalWill.ca, you can easily include a charitable gift in your Will and leave behind a legacy of generosity that helps build a better future for others.

Whether you want to support a cause close to your heart, honour a loved one, or give back to your community, FormalWill.ca makes charitable giving simple, secure, and legally valid.

How It Works

  1. Start Your Online Will
    In just a few clicks, our easy-to-use platform guides you through creating your Canadian Legal Will — no complicated forms or lawyer appointments required.
  2. Choose Your Charity
    When you reach the Charitable Gift section, you’ll have the option to add a Canadian charity as one of the recipients of a gift from your estate.
  3. Decide How Much to Give
  4. We Handle the Legal Language
    FormalWill.ca automatically includes the correct legal wording in your document to ensure your charitable gift is valid and recognized under Canadian law.

Why Leave a Charitable Gift?

Leaving a gift in your Will — sometimes called a “legacy gift” or “bequest” — is one of the most impactful ways to support a cause that matters to you. Your gift can help:

  • Fund medical research or education
  • Support local food banks and shelters
  • Protect the environment
  • Advance faith-based or cultural initiatives
  • Empower future generations through community programs

Even a small portion of your estate can make a big difference for years to come.

Give With Confidence

FormalWill.ca ensures that your charitable bequest is:

  • Legally valid across all Canadian provinces and territories
  • Securely stored and easily updated if your wishes changes

You’ll receive clear signing instructions to make your Will legally binding, and you can update or revise your charitable gift anytime.