ESTATE & PLANNED GIVING
With a planned gift to the Minnesota Federated Humane Societies, you can combine your desire to give to a local, reputable and impactful charity with your overall financial, tax, and estate planning goals. Planned giving provides you with a special connection to our organization and our ability to help better the lives of both animals and humans — for now and for years to come.
WHAT IS PLANNED GIVING AND WHY IS IT SO IMPORTANT?
Planned giving is the act of making a commitment to give Minnesota Federated Humane Societies a major gift, over time or at death, as part of your overall financial and estate planning. It is leaving a legacy of kindness and compassion. Your gift can help to create great positive change for countless animals as well as the people dedicated to protecting and providing care to them. Your thoughtfulness, generosity and support allows the difficult and necessary work to continue to help create better and safer communities throughout the great state of Minnesota.
You are changing the lives of both people and animals and leaving a legacy of love, care and commitment in honor of you.
ESTATE PLANNING
Seek advice from your legal or financial advisor.
The following information will be helpful to you in your estate & planned giving: Minnesota Federated Humane Societies along with our address, PO Box 416, Anoka, MN 55303, and EIN 41-1632748.
Should you have additional questions or need additional information please contact Elisa Johnson, Executive Director, at 612.866.8663, MFHS@mnfedhs.org. We would love to speak with you to best determine how your gifts can best be put to work to help animals throughout the state of Minnesota.
LIVING TRUSTS
Charitable bequest opportunities such as living trust allocations, beneficiary designations of life insurance or retirement plan proceeds are a wonderful way to make a meaningful gift to help animals for years to come.
Contact your financial advisor and estate attorney for information on how to include Minnesota Federated Humane Societies in your philanthropic giving plan.
WHAT IS PLANNED GIVING AND WHY IS IT SO IMPORTANT?
Planned giving is the act of making a commitment to give Minnesota Federated Humane Societies a major gift, over time or at death, as part of your overall financial and estate planning. It is leaving a legacy of kindness and compassion. Your gift can help to create great positive change for countless animals as well as the people dedicated to protecting and providing care to them. Your thoughtfulness, generosity and support allows the difficult and necessary work to continue to help create better and safer communities throughout the great state of Minnesota.
You are changing the lives of both people and animals and leaving a legacy of love, care and commitment in honor of you.
ESTATE PLANNING
Seek advice from your legal or financial advisor.
The following information will be helpful to you in your estate & planned giving: Minnesota Federated Humane Societies along with our address, PO Box 416, Anoka, MN 55303, and EIN 41-1632748.
Should you have additional questions or need additional information please contact Elisa Johnson, Executive Director, at 612.866.8663, MFHS@mnfedhs.org. We would love to speak with you to best determine how your gifts can best be put to work to help animals throughout the state of Minnesota.
LIVING TRUSTS
Charitable bequest opportunities such as living trust allocations, beneficiary designations of life insurance or retirement plan proceeds are a wonderful way to make a meaningful gift to help animals for years to come.
Contact your financial advisor and estate attorney for information on how to include Minnesota Federated Humane Societies in your philanthropic giving plan.
HAVE YOU MADE PLANS FOR YOUR ANIMAL COMPANIONS?
Plan for the unexpected to ensure the welfare of your beloved animal companion(s).
Your animal companion(s) bring you unconditional love and companionship, and is beloved member of your family. But what about when you are no longer able to provide care or are no longer around? Animals are considered property in the state of Minnesota and that's why it is so important to make sure you have planned ahead to ensure your animal companions are properly cared for.
How to Protect Your Pets
Including pet provisions in your will is helpful. A pet trust can be even more advantageous, allowing you to:
Plan for the unexpected to ensure the welfare of your beloved animal companion(s).
Your animal companion(s) bring you unconditional love and companionship, and is beloved member of your family. But what about when you are no longer able to provide care or are no longer around? Animals are considered property in the state of Minnesota and that's why it is so important to make sure you have planned ahead to ensure your animal companions are properly cared for.
How to Protect Your Pets
- Discuss your wishes for your pets with relatives or friends. Designate a temporary caregiver in the event something unexpected happens to you and ensure she has instructions for how to care for your pets.
- Carry a “pet alert card” in your wallet, identifying your pet, vital information and contacts in case you suffer an emergency that prevents your return home.
- Post "In Case of Emergency” stickers on your doors or windows to notify emergency workers of pets inside. The ASPCA provides free decals upon request. Click here https://secure.aspca.org/take-action/order-your-pet-safety-pack
- Contact your attorney to discuss the estate planning options available to provide for the ongoing care of your pet in the future and formalize your wishes in a legal document.
Including pet provisions in your will is helpful. A pet trust can be even more advantageous, allowing you to:
- Designate a caregiver and backup caregivers for your pet.
- Appoint a separate trustee to oversee the caregiver and ensure she is following your directives.
- Specify your pet’s needs and customary lifestyle, including healthcare, diet, exercise, special needs and end of life plans.
- Provide different options for covering your pet’s expenses to ensure the money is used as intended.
- Protect the money you set aside for your pet by shielding it from many creditors, estranged spouses or family members.
- Provide immediate and uninterrupted care for your pet without the need for court intervention in the event you pass away or become ill.
- Allocate remaining money to specific persons or charitable groups, such as Minnesota Federated Humane Societies.
