Leave a Gift in your Will

RSL Australia relies heavily on the community's generosity to support veterans and their families. Leaving a gift in your Will to RSL Australia allows us to continue to support the veteran community long into the future.

Once you’ve taken care of your family, you can choose to leave some of what is remaining to charity. RSL Australia would be truly grateful if you left a bequest to RSL Australia for use by the RSL Foundation.

The RSL Foundation helps ensure that RSL Australia can continue its vital role as the national voice for veterans and their families — now and into the future. Your donation to the RSL Foundation helps us:

  • Advocate nationally for the rights, entitlements, and wellbeing of veterans and their families

  • Support opportunities for veterans to connect, build community, and thrive beyond service

  • Fund national awards and scholarships that recognise cadets, students, and emerging leaders who carry forward the spirit of service

  • Strengthen our mission to help veterans and defence families live with dignity, opportunity, and respect.

Even a gift of just 1% of your estate can make a huge difference. Doing so will ensure that the legacy you leave behind is compassionate, meaningful and aligned with the values you carried through life.

How to leave a gift in your will

Write or update your will

‍We recommend seeking legal advice when creating or updating your Will. Prepare as many details of your finances as possible before seeing your solicitor. It may also help to sit down with your family beforehand and decide how much you could realistically afford to give as a gift. RSL Australia has teamed up with Safewill, Australia’s leading online will-writing platform, enabling you to create a personalised Will in less than 20 minutes. Our partnership allows RSL supporters to write a legal will for just $80 (usually $160).

Choose the type of gift you’d like to leave

Residual gift - A residuary gift is the most effective way to leave a gift in your Will to RSL Australia. It’s the remainder of your estate after you have made provisions for your family and friends.

Percentage gift (%) - A percentage of your estate is the nominated portion or fixed percentage of your estate to RSL Australia. A percentage gift also keeps up with inflation.

Pecuniary gift - A pecuniary gift is a specific amount of money left for RSL Australia.

Suggested wording

I give and bequeath free of all duties and taxes,

  • The residue of my estate, or

  • X% of my whole estate, or

  • X% of the residue, or

  • The specific sum of $XX

To The Returned & Services League of Australia Ltd, RSL Foundation (ABN: 63 145 836 487) of Campbell ACT and I declare that the official receipt of The Returned & Services League of Australia Ltd shall be sufficient discharge of the same.

Safewill

Safewill covers the basic features of Will writing, including executorship, appointing guardians for your children and pets, and estate distribution. Safewill also allows you to leave behind meaningful gifts, create comprehensive asset lists for your executor and specify funeral instructions.

Every Will submitted is reviewed by their affiliate law firm, Safewill Legal, to ensure they have been filled out correctly. Safewill allows users to edit and resubmit their Will (with a review from Safewill Legal to ensure correct completion) as often as they like for one year, absolutely free. Thereafter, you can continue to make unlimited updates with a Safewill Legal review each time, for just $15/year. This subscription is entirely optional and you can opt out any time.

With Safewill, you can write your valid/legal Will online in just a few clicks, however, if you would prefer to be guided through the process of completing your Will, Safewill's friendly customer care team is available to help you through every step. They are available 7 days a week, on 1800 10 33 10.

To make a Will with Safewill visit the RSL Australia landing page on the Safewill website and click Get started

Safewill FAQs

Can I use Safewill’s online Will-writing service to provide an End-of-Life plan?

The End-Of-Life Plan is an additional feature for all subscribed Safewill users, which allows you to store all of your vital information in a centralised, secure location. This includes a place to detail your physical and digital assets, as well as instructions on how to access them. You can also use the End-Of-Life Plan to record information about any contractual commitments you may have, such as recurring subscriptions or insurance policies. You can also upload and store important documents that may be needed to aid your executor. Not only does the End-Of-Life Planning tool allow you to leave all your important information for your estate, but it also allows you to leave emotional tributes for your loved ones. You can upload pictures, videos, voice recordings, letters and more.

Will my data and private information be stored safely?

The security of your data is Safewill’s highest priority. Your data is encrypted at all times, in transit and at rest, with continuous improvement in privacy-preserving and privacy-centric access management.

How long will it take to receive my Will once I have submitted it?

Once you submit your Will at checkout, a lawyer from Safewill Legal will review it to ensure the platform has been used correctly. You will receive an update on your Will within 10-15 business days.

Can I speak to someone at Safewill?

Yes, Safewill’s Customer Care team will be available to answer any queries over web chat or phone. They are available 7 days a week at safewill.com or on 1800 10 33 10 (Mon - Fri, 8am-8pm, & Sat - Sun, 9am-5pm).