Building God’s kingdom beyond this life
You have the option to include the ICF Foundation in your will. In addition to providing for your relatives, leaving a legacy to the ICF Foundation can be a way to continue advancing God’s kingdom beyond your lifetime.
If you are interested in including the ICF Foundation in your will, we would like to offer you a personal meeting to discuss your wishes and concerns.
We invite you to have a non-binding conversation with Joel Baumgartner, Head of Finance and Human Resources. Please contact us by phone at +41 43 366 76 15 or via email at joel.baumgartner@icf.ch.
Will
In a will or testament, you can determine the portion of your inheritance that goes beyond the legally required shares. Without a will, if your spouse or other relatives are no longer alive, the entire inheritance goes to the state. A will is legally valid if it is a "Handwritten Will" or a notarized "Public Will."
Handwritten Will
The "Handwritten Will" is the simplest form of a testament. It should be clearly written by hand and legible. Important criteria for compliance must be observed: It needs to be titled as a "Will" and signed with the location and date. Beneficiaries or institutions should be listed with precise names and addresses.
Public Will
The "Public Will" is used when a handwritten record is not possible. In the presence of two witnesses, the "Public Will" must be made by a notary (e.g. a notary public) in accordance to your will.
Inheritance
Beyond the legally prescribed compulsory share, you can designate further beneficiaries. This can include one or more people or even an organization.
Bequest/Legacy
A bequest or legacy refers to a specific amount of money or a particular item (such as artwork, securities, real estate, etc.) that you allocate within your will to a designated person or organization.