Leaving a Legacy

Do you wish to leave a legacy of caring for lost, neglected, abused, and abandoned companion animals? Do you want to help make a young child in the future smile when she picks out a puppy to adopt and take home? Would you like to help ensure that all animals get a second chance?

You can do this by making a Legacy Gift to the Humane Society of Central Oregon. This is an easy way to show your lifelong love for animals and to contribute to their future well-being. Plus, it may provide you with tax benefits.

There are many forms your Legacy Gift can take. For example, you can:

• Make a bequest in your will that directs that the Humane Society of Central Oregon receive a portion of your estate. This can be either a specific amount, a percentage of the estate, or the residual that is left after other bequests and expenses have been processed;
• Name the Humane Society of Central Oregon as a beneficiary in a life insurance policy, IRA, certificate or deposit, or other financial asset;
• Make outright gifts of real estate or other appreciable property in your will.

To find out more about any of these ideas and what might be the best option for you, please call John Houchens at (541) 382-3537. You should also check with your tax or financial consultant. Download a brochure here.