Protect the horses you love. Create a lasting partnership with Lifesavers Wild Horse Rescue. Your will makes it possible.
By including Lifesavers Wild Horse Rescue in your will you will be able to continue providing a second chance for abused and unwanted wild and domestic horses. You can make your bequest for a specific dollar amount, a percentage of your estate or specific assets from your estate. Bequests, like other gifts, can be designated for many purposes or given without restriction. At Lifesavers we are pledged to focus our energies on your wishes and needs.
Your first step, once you decide to leave a gift, is to contact your attorney to help you draw up your will. Your attorney will need to know our legal name is Lifesavers, Inc., commonly known as Lifesavers Wild Horse Rescue. We are a non-profit charitable organization, Tax I.D. #95-4631906. Our 501(c)(3) status under the Internal Revenue Code provides a tax saving for you and your estate.
There are three main types of bequests: percentage, residual and specific. Your charitable bequest or intent to bequest will gain you entry into the Lifesavers Legacy Society.
The Percentage Bequest
A percentage bequest is a bequest of a certain percentage of your estate or of another asset. An example of a percentage bequests might be providing that, upon your death, your house be sold and that each of your three children receive one-third of the net proceeds. You designate that a specific percentage, anywhere from 1-100% of your estate, is left to Lifesavers. The greatest advantage of this structure is that, as your estate increases in value over time, your gift will keep pace and your support for Lifesavers will grow.
I give, bequeath, and devise $_________________(state amount or item) to Lifesavers, Inc., a qualified 501(c)(3) charitable institution, located in Lancaster, California, to be used to provide lifetime care for abused and unwanted horses.
The Residual Bequest
A residual bequest is a bequest of all or a portion of the remainder or residue of your estate after specific and other bequests have been distributed. An example of this type of bequest might be providing that everything that remains after all previous bequests have been satisfied should be given to the American Heart Association. By naming Lifesavers as the beneficiary of this residue, you simplify the probate process and ensure that the government doesn't allocate the remainder of your estate as you see fit.
I give, bequeath, and devise _____________________% (all, or state percentage or shares) of the rest, residue, and remainder of property, both real and personal, wherever situated, which I may own or be entitled to at my death, to Lifesavers, Inc., a qualified 501(c)(3) charitable institution, located in Lancaster, California, to be used to provide lifetime care for abused and unwanted horses.
The Specific Bequest
A specific bequest is a bequest for a specific item of dollar amount. An example of a specific bequest might be providing that your baseball autographed by Babe Ruth be given to your nephew, Billy, at your death.
I give, bequeath, and devise $________________(state amount or item) to Lifesavers, Inc., a qualified 501(c)(3) charitable institution, located in Lancaster, California, to be used to provide lifetime care for abused and unwanted horses.
Lifesavers is grateful to supporters who have already advised us of their intentions to provide for the animals by naming Lifesavers in their wills and honors them with membership in the Lifesavers Legacy Society.
Send donations to: Lifesavers, Inc., 23809 East Avenue J, Lancaster, California 93535
Phone for more information: 661-727-0049 or email lifesavers@wildhorserescue.org
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