Estate giving

A planned gift to AVMF can help you achieve your philanthropic and financial goals while building a better world for animals and the people who care for them. Below are several options to consider.

As you consider your legacy, we encourage you to have important discussions with your family and reflect on questions like:

• Who would you trust to care for your pets or children?
• Who would you trust to manage your finances or make medical decisions on your behalf?
• Are your loved ones aware of your wishes and designations?
• How can you support the causes that matter most to you through your legacy?

When you’re ready to put those wishes into action, there are several ways to include AVMF in your plans.

• BEQUEST
  You can allocate a specific amount or percentage from your will or trust for the AVMF
• IRA ROLLOVER 
  The IRA charitable rollover law allows you to transfer up to $100,000 tax free directly from your retirement account to the AVMF.
• IRA BENEFICIARY
  You can name the AVMF as a beneficiary of your IRA and or other retirement plan assets.
• GIFTS OF STOCK
  Gifts of stock to the AVMF pay no capital gains tax on the transfer, and the entire amount will go to the area of your choosing.
• CHARITABLE REMAINDER TRUST
  While currently the AVMF cannot establish a CRT for individuals, your financial institution may be able to assist you in creating one. CRTs can be funded with cash, appreciated stock, or other assets. The CRT pays you or someone you designate income for life. At the end, the remainder of the trust is given to the AVMF.

See below to download our quick guide to estate planning.