Frequently asked questions

A bequest is a gift that is written into your Will. A bequest will enhance and continue the work of Cottage by the Sea – a legacy that will last a lifetime. 

A Will ensures you’re in control of your assets, and outlines how they’ll be distributed to the people and causes you care about. Your loved ones won’t need to make difficult decisions about the distribution of your estate.

Using a practising solicitor or trust company ensures your Will is legally correct and that your wishes will be followed accurately.

Our prospectus provides suggested wording for your Will on page 13. You can take this with you when you visit your solicitor. Or download the prospectus, which is located at the start of this webpage.

All bequests, whether large or small, are greatly appreciated. If you leave a percentage of your estate, this will ensure that the value of your gift isn’t affected by inflation. If you choose to leave a set amount of your estate, you can specify the exact sum you wish to donate to us.

You can choose to do this, but it is best to discuss your idea with us so we can help achieve your wish. We encourage bequests to be placed in our Cottage Foundation to ensure only the interest is used and the principal remains the same. This will help ensure the future of Cottage and that your gift will keep giving year after year.

If you’ve already directed a bequest to us or are considering it, please let us know. It helps us with planning and forecasting, and provides us with the chance to acknowledge and thank you for your bequest. You can notify us of your intention to leave a bequest anytime by phone or email.

Please send the cheque, photocopy of the Will and a covering letter to: 
 
 Tony Featherston
Cottage by the Sea
29 Flinders Street 
Queenscliff, VIC, 3225

Without a Will, decisions about your estate will be made according to the law. This means some or all of the people or causes you care about may not be included in the distribution of your assets. When you have an up-to-date Will, you’re in control of your affairs. There will be no uncertainty about what will happen to your estate.