Give a Gift of Life Insurance

The most common ways to give the proceeds of a life insurance policy to the Foundation:

1. Paid-up Life Insurance Policy — You permanently name the Foundation as the owner and beneficiary of the policy and receive a tax receipt for the eligible amount as determined by an actuary, OR…

2. Partially-Paid Existing Policy — You gift the Foundation, freeing yourself from the obligation to make premium payments and receive a tax receipt for any eligible amount of the partially paid up policy and for ongoing premium payments, OR…

3. You name the Foundation as the beneficiary of a policy. Your estate receives a tax receipt for the proceeds of the policy to offset taxes payable on your terminal tax return and the gift is not subject to estate probate fees. 

4. NEXT STEPS: Discuss with your financial advisor or insurance provider which method of donating life insurance works best for you and arrange to transfer ownership of a policy, obtain a new policy or change the beneficiary to the Foundation. 

   Let the Foundation know about your life insurance policy to ensure it is set up properly and your intention to make the gift in understood. Please send this information by email to Selina Lai or mail to:

   Selina Lai
   Philanthropy Officer, Legacy Giving 
   Peace Arch Hospital Foundation
   15521 Russell Avenue
   White Rock, BC V4B 2R4

5. Call us at 604.535.4520 or email to let us know to expect your donation.

If you’re a professional advisor, we want to help you help your clients. We understand the critical work professional advisors like you make to ensure your clients are equipped with the knowledge, understanding and trust in their wealth and estate management teams, and we want to arm you with the tools you need to double your impact! 

Connecting with clients about their charitable aspirations through the philanthropic conversation deepens the relationship and builds the foundations of life-long collaboration, helping clients achieve their philanthropic and financial goals. Together with your clients, you can help them make a gift that can significantly reduce the tax burden, while making a meaningful contribution to the future of health care at Peace Arch Hospital and the White Rock/South Surrey community for years to come.

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