Planned Giving: Wills and Bequests
A bequest in your will or living trust is an uncomplicated way to help protect animals.
A bequest may take several forms. It can be specific sum, a percentage of your estate, or the remainder of your estate after expenses and gifts to loved ones. Bequests can include cash, securities, real estate, houses, and personal property such as valuable collections, art, or jewelry.
Living trusts are a popular choice because the terms of a living trust, unlike a will, can be put into effect immediately upon your death, bypassing probate and keeping the terms private.
Please remember Eastshore Humane Association Inc. in your will. The most popular deferred gift is a gift by will. Individuals who die without the benefit of a will, allow the state to decide how their assets should be distributed. Careful consideration should be taken in preparing a will. Please seek qualified counsel. An attorney should write wills. Sample language for a bequest follows:
“I give, devise and bequeath to the Eastshore Humane Association Inc., a Wisconsin non-profit corporation, the (sum or description of property) to be used for the purpose of fulfilling its mission.”
Please consider including ESHA in your will or living trust as you contemplate your estate planning.