Lake Pedder from Mount Solitary, 1971, by Denis Garett

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Leaving a Legacy: Gifts in Your Will

Restoring Lake Pedder is the work of generations. The original lake was lost in 1972, but the dream of its return has never faded — and it is carried forward by people who refuse to forget.

A bequest is one of the most powerful ways to ensure this long, patient re-awakening continues. Legacies fund the science, the advocacy, and the community organising that will one day bring the lake back to the light. They are acts of faith in the resilience of nature, and in the belief that a lost wild place can return.

Every gift, large or small, becomes part of the long arc of restoration — a quiet, enduring contribution to a future where Pedder breathes again.

The steps

How to leave a gift in your will

  1. Step 1

    Talk to your loved ones

    Share your wishes with your family first, so they understand the wild place close to your heart and can honour your intentions.

  2. Step 2

    Get some advice

    We recommend speaking with a solicitor, will ensure your will is valid and that your gift is clearly and legally expressed.

  3. Step 3

    CHOOSE THE RIGHT GIFT FOR YOU

    Residual Gift: once you have provided for your loved ones, make a gift of the residual (or the remainder), or a percentage of the remainder, of your estate. A residual gift also helps guard against future inflation effects.Specified Gift: a specified dollar amount that you wish to leave to Restore Pedder.Specific Assets: you can leave property and other assets of value such as shares or bonds.

  4. Step 4

    Use the suggested wording

    The wording below helps your solicitor include Restore Pedder accurately. Always confirm the legal name and ABN of the organisation.

  5. Step 5

    Let us know

    Telling us about your gift — in confidence — allows us to thank you properly and helps us plan moving forward.

For your solicitor

Suggested will wording

Check out the suggested wording below.

Suggested wording

I give to Lake Pedder Restoration Inc. (ABN 75 679 240 809) the [rest of my estate / _____% of my estate / the sum of $_____ / specific assets] for its general purposes, and I direct that the receipt of an authorised officer of the organisation shall be a full discharge to my executor.

This wording is a guide only. Please ask your solicitor to adapt it to your circumstances and confirm the legal name [Lake Pedder Restoration Inc] and ABN [75 679 240 809] of the organisation.

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