How to Include McMaster in Your Estate Plans
Bequest – Name McMaster University as a beneficiary in your will
Life Insurance – Name McMaster University as a beneficiary of your new or existing life insurance policy or transfer ownership of your life insurance policy to McMaster University
Registered Account (RRSP/RRIF/TFSA) – Name McMaster University as a beneficiary of one of your registered accounts
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Contact Information
Please contact us for more information or to tell us that you have included McMaster in your estate plans.
legacy@mcmaster.ca
905-525-9140 x21990
If you are the executor or trustee of an estate or have any questions related to administering a bequest for McMaster, please contact: estateadmin@mcmaster.ca
Official Information
Charitable Registration Number:
11903 5988 RR0001
Legal Name:
McMaster University
Address:
University Advancement
1280 Main Street West, OJN-432
Hamilton, ON L8S 4L8
Bequest Wording
“Pay to McMASTER UNIVERSITY at HAMILTON, ONTARIO (Canadian charitable registration number 11903 5988 RR0001) [__% of the residue of my estate/the sum of $___] to be used for such purposes as deemed appropriate by the University.
If, in the sole discretion of McMaster University, it becomes impossible, inadvisable or impracticable for this gift to be used as specified, the University is hereby authorized to use this gift for any related purpose which will most closely align with the spirit and intent of the gift.”
Please contact us to discuss how you can direct your support to a specific faculty, program, or area of the University before updating your will.