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MISSION VALLEY ANIMAL SHELTER

How would you like to be a part of the Mission Valley Animal Shelter’s future long after you are gone? Your bequest can do this! The future of MVAS relies on building a strong foundation now.

The bequests we have received through the years have gone far in helping us continue our efforts to end animal abuse. Adoption, spay/neuter, and educational programs have been expanded through the generosity of caring individuals. Planned giving is a way to help insure the continued work of MVAS. What better way to say "Thank You" to those animals that have touched our lives in the past!

Bequests, The Gift that Keeps on Giving

If you would like to create an estate plan that allows some privacy and has additional features, a living trust may be something you wish to discuss with your attorney. A gift to the MVAS from such a trust can be arranged upon your death, just as with a will.

When setting up your gift with your attorney please use the following designation: Humane Society - Lake County Area, Inc. at P.O. Box 1644 Polson, MT 59860.. We are a tax exempt charitable organization 501(c)(3). Our Federal Tax Identification number is 81-0463465.

You can designate MVAS as a beneficiary of life insurance, IRA or retirement plan. MVAS can also be designated as a beneficiary of a savings or investment account.

Preparing a will is sometimes an emotional and thought-provoking endeavor. Whether you have accumulated vast assets or have only a few possessions, a will prevents legal complications and delays. It directs your personal representative to deal with your estate as you wish. Another important aspect of a will is that it allows you to provide for the animals you care about after your death. Whether this means your own companion animals or those at the MVAS your will can continue a legacy of kindness. If you decide to support the MVAS through your will, you can give a particular amount of money or an asset such as stock or property. One might give all or a portion of the remainder of an estate after expenses and gifts to your loved ones has been paid out. The interest in real estate or a trust designated initially for the lifetime benefit of a loved one could be specified for a gift. Sometimes individuals prefer making a contingent gift that takes effect only under certain circumstances (e.g., "If my spouse does not survive me,"). Ask your attorney for further information. What if you already have a will? Often you can add a bequest to the MVAS to your existing will simply by consulting your attorney about an amendment known as a "codicil".