LEAVE A LEGACY OF COMPASSION
FOR HART'S CATS
FOR HART'S CATS
Leaving a legacy gift does not require great wealth—every gift, large or small, reflects a heartfelt commitment to helping homeless cats and kittens. By including HART in your estate plans, you leave a lasting mark on the future, ensuring that vulnerable animals will continue to receive safety, care, and love long after your lifetime. Your attorney or financial advisor can help you determine the best approach for your goals, but whatever form your legacy takes, it will stand as a heartfelt testament to your kindness and the lives you’ve touched.
WAYS TO INCLUDE HART IN YOUR ESTATE PLANS
Gifts Through Your Will or Living Trust
Percentage of Estate
Sample: “I give and bequeath ___% of my estate to the Homeless Animal Rescue Team (HART), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization located in Cambria, California, Tax ID #77-0015285.”
Specific Amount
“I give and bequeath the sum of $___ to the Homeless Animal Rescue Team (HART)…"
Residuary Estate Gift
“I give and bequeath all (or ___%) of the remainder of my estate to the Homeless Animal Rescue Team (HART)…"
Contingent Bequest
“If (name of beneficiary) does not survive me, I give the residue of my estate to the Homeless Animal Rescue Team (HART)…"
Gift of Property
“I give my property located at ___ to the Homeless Animal Rescue Team (HART)…"
OTHER MEANINGFUL WAYS TO GIVE
Retirement Plan Beneficiary
HART can be listed as the primary or secondary beneficiary of your IRA or other retirement account. These assets can often transfer tax-free to charitable organizations, making this a simple and impactful way to support HART.
Life Insurance Beneficiary
You can name HART as the primary or secondary beneficiary of all or part of your life insurance policy. You may also specify how you wish your gift to benefit the cats and kittens in HART’s care.Additional Planned Giving Options
The following options may offer tax advantages or income benefits:- Charitable trusts
- Donor-advised funds
- Charitable gift annuities
- IRA charitable rollovers
HART is happy to coordinate with you and your estate planning professionals to explore the options that best align with your wishes.
On behalf of HART’s Board of Directors, staff, volunteers, and feline residents, thank you for considering HART in your legacy plans and helping ensure a safe and loving future for the cats who depend on us.