Leaving a gift in your Will to MedicAlert is the most important gift anyone can give.
A gift in your Will ensures MedicAlert’s future and enables us to keep working so that no one is alone in their time of need.

The advantages of leaving a gift in your Will to MedicAlert are:
- Generosity – After providing for the financial needs of your family and heirs, your Will enables you to help others and give generously to the charities and causes that matter to you
- Impact – A gift in your Will can allow you to leave a larger gift than would be possible during your lifetime and allows you to remain in control of your assets. This can dramatically increase the impact MedicAlert can have in filling gaps in the health and public safety systems, and ensuring no one is alone in their time of need
- Cost-effectiveness – A gift in your Will doesn’t cost you anything. This type of gift is made from your assets rather than your current income
- Tax Relief – A gift in your Will can be a highly effective way to reduce estate taxes
Ways you can leave a gift in your Will:
- Leave a specific dollar amount.
- Leave a residual bequest ‒ this is a percentage amount of the remainder of your estate after family and heirs have been taken care of
- Leave a contingent bequest ‒ a share of your estate after your other beneficiaries have passed on.
Click here to download our Legacy Giving fact sheet.
Next Steps
If you are interested in leaving a gift to MedicAlert in your Will, we encourage you to seek professional advice with your lawyer and/or financial planner. This will ensure your financial goals are considered and you can determine the approach that is most beneficial for your family and your charitable intentions.
Gifts of Securities
You can make a meaningful difference to MedicAlert through gifting stocks, mutual funds, or other marketable securities. This tax-wise option eliminates capital gains tax while generating a receipt for the full value of your gift.
MedicAlert is pleased to accept Gifts of Securities through the CanadaHelps online portal.
If you have any questions, please contact legacygiving@medicalert.ca