Create a Lasting Legacy with the Florence Area Humane Society

Leaving a gift to the Florence Area Humane Society in your will or trust is a meaningful way to ensure that your love and compassion for animals lives on long after you're gone.
Your gift will help provide lifesaving care and support for the animals we serve, as well as help us continue our work to promote the humane treatment of animals.
 
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Making a gift to the Florence Area Humane Society in your will or trust is a simple and straightforward process. You can designate a specific amount, a percentage of your estate, or even name the Florence Area Humane Society as a beneficiary of a retirement account or life insurance policy.
 
There are many benefits to making a gift in your will or trust. Not only does it allow you to leave a lasting legacy that reflects your values and beliefs, it can also reduce the amount of taxes owed by your estate. Additionally, it can provide peace of mind knowing that you have taken care of your beloved pets and other assets while supporting a cause that is important to you.
 
If you're considering making a gift to the Florence Area Humane Society in your will or trust, we encourage you to speak with your attorney or financial advisor to ensure that your wishes are properly documented. We also invite you to contact us for more information about how your gift can make a difference in the lives of animals in need.
Interested in learning more about how you can support the Florence Area Humane Society through planned giving?
Contact us today to speak with a representative and explore the many ways that your gift can make a difference in the lives of animals in need.
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Types of Planned Gifts

Bequests
This is the most common type of planned gift, and involves leaving a gift to the Florence Area Humane Society in your will or living trust. This can be a specific dollar amount, a percentage of your estate, or even the remainder of your estate after other gifts have been made.
Retirement accounts and life insurance policies
Retirement accounts and life insurance policies: You can name the Florence Area Humane Society as a beneficiary of your retirement account or life insurance policy. This is a simple way to make a significant gift without affecting your current cash flow or savings.
Charitable remainder trusts
With a charitable remainder trust, you can provide income to yourself or other beneficiaries during your lifetime, and then have the remaining assets go to the Florence Area Humane Society after your death. This can provide tax benefits and help you meet your philanthropic goals.
Charitable lead trusts
With a charitable lead trust, you can provide income to the Florence Area Humane Society during your lifetime or for a specific period of time, and then have the remaining assets go to your heirs. This can help to reduce gift and estate taxes and provide a reliable source of income for the Florence Area Humane Society.
Real estate and personal property
You can donate real estate or personal property, such as artwork or jewelry, to the Florence Area Humane Society. This can be a valuable gift that can help support our programs and services.
Why Make a Planned Gift

Making a planned gift to the Florence Area Humane Society is a meaningful way to show your love and compassion for animals. By making a gift in your will or trust, you can ensure that your support for the animals we serve lives on long after you're gone. Your gift will help provide lifesaving care and support for homeless and abandoned animals, as well as help us continue our work to promote the humane treatment of animals. Planned gifts also provide benefits to you, such as reducing the amount of taxes owed by your estate and providing peace of mind that you have taken care of your beloved pets and other assets while supporting a cause that is important to you.

How to Make a Planned Gift

Making a planned gift to the Florence Area Humane Society is a simple and straightforward process. You can designate a specific amount, a percentage of your estate, or even name the Florence Area Humane Society as a beneficiary of a retirement account or life insurance policy. To make a bequest in your will or trust, simply include the Florence Area Humane Society as a beneficiary in your estate planning documents. To name us as a beneficiary of a retirement account or life insurance policy, contact your account administrator or insurance company and complete the necessary beneficiary designation forms. It's important to speak with your attorney or financial advisor when considering a planned gift to ensure that your wishes are properly documented and that you have considered all of your options. Contact us today to learn more about how your planned gift can make a difference in the lives of animals in need.

Interested in learning more about how you can support the Florence Area Humane Society through planned giving?
Contact us today to speak with a representative and explore the many ways that your gift can make a difference in the lives of animals in need.
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Please note that the Florence Area Humane Society is not engaged in rendering legal or tax advice. The information on this website is provided for general informational purposes only, and should not be considered legal or tax advice. Donors should consult their own legal and tax advisors when considering a planned gift. The Florence Area Humane Society does not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of any information presented on this website, and shall not be held responsible for any reliance on such information. By using this website, you agree to release the Florence Area Humane Society from any and all liability related to your use of this information.