A gift in your will: supporting your family and your cause

TRUE OR FALSE?

Making a gift in your will means choosing between your family and your cause.

👉 FALSE: You can support both.

In this video, Alain Dumas reminds us of something essential: planned giving is, above all, a personal choice. Each person is free to decide how much they wish to leave to their family and to the cause that matters most to them.

Even a small percentage, such as 1% of your estate, can make a meaningful difference for sick children across Quebec. And most importantly, your family always comes first. The tax benefits associated with planned giving can even help reduce the taxes owed on an estate, which may ultimately benefit your loved ones.

Beyond the financial aspect, there is also a valuable intangible legacy: your values. Making a donation is a way of passing on the importance of generosity, compassion, and giving back to your family.

As Delphine, Alain Dumas’s daughter, so beautifully shares:

“In our family, giving is one of our core values. When my father told me about his intention to leave part of his estate to Enfant Soleil, it just felt natural.

Since becoming a mother myself, I understand even more the impact of this gesture. It’s a concrete way to help the children of tomorrow, but it’s also a transmission of values.

Planned giving is a lasting reflection of my parents’ values. A legacy I deeply respect and will carry with me always.”

A gift through your will isn’t a choice between two loves. It’s a way to honour both, today and for the future. 💛

Learn more about planned giving and legacy gifts by clicking here.