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Legacy in your will

With a gift in your will, you can make a difference, even when you are no longer here.

ITM in your will?

By including a bequest to the Institute of Tropical Medicine (ITM), you do something special. You contribute to a world where everyone has access to quality healthcare, where tropical diseases no longer devastate lives, and where scientific progress paves the way for a healthier future. We remain committed until everyone has access to health.

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Your legacy can save lives

By including ITM in your will, you contribute to groundbreaking research and the training of healthcare workers who make a difference worldwide. Your support helps us develop new treatments and strengthen healthcare systems in the areas that need it most.

Together, we can make a lasting impact on global health. Your legacy makes the difference.

0% inheritance tax for charities in Flanders

Since 1 July 2021, charities in Flanders have been exempt from inheritance tax. This means that your entire legacy to ITM will be used for our mission without any tax deduction.

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How can you include ITM in your will?

There are several ways to include ITM in your will:

  • Universal bequest: You leave (part of) your estate to ITM.

  • Bequest under universal title: You leave a certain percentage of your estate to ITM.

  • Special bequest: You leave a specific amount or a particular asset to ITM.

It is important to clearly state the following details in your will:

  • Name: Institute of Tropical Medicine

  • Address: Nationalestraat 155, 2000 Antwerp, Belgium

  • Company number: 0410.057.701

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Free advice

Are you considering including ITM in your will? Thank you in advance for this wonderful gesture of generosity!

Would you like to seek some legal advice beforehand on how best to draw up your will, or how to adjust it in light of recent reforms? Contact us for personal advice or to request our guide.

Contact

Raphaela Delahaye
0473 88 99 56
steunons@itg.be