Frequently Asked Questions

Bequests and Wills

Q: Is a will difficult to arrange?: A: Making a will is simple and usually inexpensive. We highly recommend that you consult a solicitor or Trustee Company to draw up your will. If you do not have a solicitor, then call the Community Referral Service at the Law Society of NSW on (02) 9926 0300. They will provide you with the names of solicitors who can advise you. Trustee Companies can be found in the Yellow Pages under Trustee Services. If it will help you, then ring Mr Gabriel Lacoba (02) 9895 8057 or email glacoba@anglicare.org.au who will be pleased to assist.
Q: What should I consider when preparing a will?: A: Before you go to have your will prepared, decide whom you wish to benefit and to what extent. You may want to consider the appointment of guardians to care for your children if you should die before they are 18. An important consideration is the appointment of your Executors - the people who will deal with your estate in the event of your death. Ideally, these should be business-minded family or friends or professional advisors.
Q: Is a will really important?: A: Before you go to have your will prepared, decide whom you wish to benefit and to what extent. You may want to consider the appointment of guardians to care for your children if you should die before they are 18. An important consideration is the appointment of your Executors - the people who will deal with your estate in the event of your death. Ideally, these should be business-minded family or friends or professional advisors.
Q: When should I review my will?: A: From time to time, you should review your will to keep up with changing circumstances. Consult your solicitor or Trustee Company if you decide to change your will.
Q: You can make your caring span generations by leaving a bequest to ANGLICARE in your will: A: The most wonderful thing about a bequest to ANGLICARE is its long-term effect on the lives of people, from children to the aged, generation after generation. By including ANGLICARE in your will, your bequest can become a living expression of your care and concern for people in need, long after you are gone.
Q: How can I give God's work a place in my will?: A: Much of the compassionate word of ANGLICARE has been established by the generosity and foresight of those who have made provision for ANGLICARE by leaving a bequest in their will. There is a real satisfaction in knowing that you can be a part of the work of Christ for generations to come by remembering ANGLICARE in your will.
Q: How does my bequest help people in need?: A: When you leave a bequest to ANGLICARE, it will help people in a practical way for decades to come. Children from broken or neglectful homes, aged people in need of care, families that have been hit by illness or unemployment, those in hospital or prison. These and many more will benefit from your concern and thoughtfulness.

Out of Home Care

Q: What is foster care?: A: “Fostering” means caring for someone else’s child in your own home whilst not being the child’s legal guardian.
Q: Why do children come into foster care?: A: Children come into foster care for many different reasons. It may not be safe for them to remain with their birth family as they may be at risk of harm from neglect or abuse. Some parents are not able to provide adequate care for their child due to ill health, drug and alcohol addiction or intellectual disabilities.