Setting up a legacy gift for Max’s Ark Rescue is a wonderful way to ensure your support continues beyond your lifetime. Here are some ways to do it:
1. Include Max’s Ark Rescue in Your Will or Trust
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Designate a specific amount, a percentage of your estate, or the residual balance of your estate to Max’s Ark Rescue.
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Work with an attorney to ensure the language in your will is clear and legally binding.
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Suggested wording:
“I give and bequeath to Max’s Ark Rescue, a nonprofit organization, the sum of $____ (or ____% of my estate) to be used for its general purposes.”
2. Name Max’s Ark Rescue as a Beneficiary
You can name Max’s Ark as a beneficiary on:
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Life insurance policies
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Retirement accounts (IRA, 401(k), etc.)
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Bank or investment accounts (through a Payable on Death (POD) or Transfer on Death (TOD) designation)
3. Establish a Charitable Trust
A Charitable Remainder Trust (CRT) or Charitable Lead Trust (CLT) allows you to provide for loved ones while also leaving a portion to Max’s Ark Rescue.
4. Donate Real Estate or Other Assets
Consider leaving property, stocks, or valuable assets to support the rescue’s mission.
5. Create a Pet Care Plan in Your Will
If you want Max’s Ark to care for your pets if something happens to you, include specific instructions and financial support for their care.