Bequests

A legacy gift is a provision included in a person’s will to allocate part of their estate in support of a cause or an organization, such as VIMM. It allows you to leave a portion of your inheritance to whomever you wish, including for charitable purposes.

Yes, anyone can leave a legacy gift to VIMM. It is not necessary to own assets of great value. Every contribution, big or small, can make a difference and support scientific research.

You can choose among different ways to draft your will, depending on your preferences and needs:

• Holographic will: entirely handwritten, dated, and signed by you. It is the simplest form, but it must comply with specific formal requirements to be valid.
• Public will: drafted by a notary in your presence and in the presence of two witnesses. It provides full legal security.
• Secret will: written either by you or by another person, it is sealed in an envelope and deposited with a notary in the presence of witnesses.

If you wish to leave a legacy gift to VIMM, it is essential to clearly indicate the full name of the organization as the beneficiary in your will. Otherwise, the provision may not be valid.

You can choose to support scientific research by donating either movable assets (money, shares, securities, insurance policies, jewelry, artworks, …) or immovable assets (land, houses, and apartments), according to your wishes.

No, un lascito testamentario non esclude gli eredi legittimi. A questi ultimi verrà riservata la quota di eredità “legittima” prevista dalla legge e tu potrai decidere di devolvere liberamente la restante quota disponibile del tuo patrimonio a sostegno della causa benefica che preferisci.

Yes, legacy gifts to VIMM are tax-exempt. As a third-sector organization, the Foundation is exempt from inheritance taxes: this means that the entire value of your legacy will go directly to supporting scientific research.

If you have no heirs or relatives up to the sixth degree and do not make a will, your estate will go to the State.