Where there's a will there's a way at Shire Salvos
Where there's a will there's a way at Shire Salvos
31 October 2022
The Salvation Army Wills and Bequests team (from left): Liezel Smit, Lieut-Colonel Rhondda Durston, Diane Hill and Jenny Karmas, with MCW Lawyers representatives Kylie Holmes and Donel Minehan.
With statistics showing that nearly half of all eligible Australians do not have a will, Shire Salvos in southern Sydney set out to help local residents formalise their last wishes at a recent Wills Day.
Organised through The Salvation Army’s Wills and Bequests Team, a Salvation Army Wills Day allows members of the public to create a ‘last will and testament’ with a solicitor at a reasonable price, with all proceeds going to the local Salvation Army.
“The Salvation Army recognises the importance of everyone having a valid will, to assist families and loved ones, when you have passed on, ensuring your wishes are met. We offer the Wills Day service as an accessible and affordable option in the community,” said Jenny Karmas, Team Leader of The Salvation Army NSW/ACT/QLD Wills and Bequests department.
Jenny said such a day would not have been possible without the generous support of local law firm MCW Lawyers in Sutherland. “Their generosity to partner with The Salvation Army through offering pro-bono support at the Wills Day assisted many in the local community to have a simple will written, whilst raising much-needed funds to help those in need through the Shire Salvos.”
Also on hand at the Wills Day, held at Shire Salvos’ Menai location, to assist locals was a representative from The Salvation Army’s Moneycare free financial counselling team.
Another Wills Day is being planned at Shire Salvos Menai for early 2023.
Wills Days are held all over Australia throughout the year, and appointments are essential. If you would like to find out if a Wills Day is coming up near you, for more information about writing a will, or leaving a Gift in Will to The Salvation Army, please visit www.salvationarmy.org.au/wills or call 1800 337082
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