Sample Wording for Legacies and Bequests
to the
Humane Society of Atchison
Unrestricted Bequest
I bequeath to Humane Society of Atchison,
Inc. located at 125 N. 21st Street, Atchison, Kansas 66002, the sum of
$____________ or __________% of my residuary estate (or an accurate
description of securities, real estate or other property given) to be
used for the general purposes of the said organization.
Restricted Bequest
I bequeath to Humane Society of Atchison,
Inc. located at 125 N. 21st Street, Atchison, Kansas 66002, the sum of
$____________ or __________% of my residuary estate (or an accurate
description of securities, real estate or other property given). This
gift shall be used for __________ (here describe in broad general terms
the desired purpose or division).
Escape Clause
In the case of a restricted gift it is wise
to include a saving or escape clause so that your gift can continue to
be useful to the Humane Society of Atchison. if conditions change in a
way that would nullify or make impractical the original purpose.
If, in the opinion of the Board of
Directors of the Humane Society of Atchison, Inc., all or part of the
remainder of this bequest cannot be usefully applied to the above
purpose, they may use the same for any purpose within the general powers
of the organization which in their opinion will most nearly accomplish
my wishes and purposes.
Contingent Bequest
A contingent bequest provides first for
family and friends. It benefits the Humane Society of Atchison, Inc.,
only if other heirs do not survive. If any of the above named
beneficiaries should predecease me, then I bequeath to Humane Society of
Atchison, Inc. located at 125 N. 21st Street, Atchison, Kansas 66002,,
all property, real or personal, which said beneficiary or beneficiaries
would have received if said beneficiary or beneficiaries would have
survived me.
Animal Care Provision
Humane Society of Atchison recommends that
you make provisions to re-home your companion animals following your
death with appropriate friends and family. An animal shelter should be a
last resort for placement of surviving animals.
Should you need assistance from the Humane
Society of Atchison in placing your companions after your death, you may
consider the following wording: “In return for the humane care,
relocation and resolution of any animal belonging to me at my death, I
hereby bequeath a gift or additional gift to Humane Society of Atchison,
Inc. located at 125 N. 21st Street, Atchison, Kansas 66002, (here
describe the details of the gift and any specific desires for the
animal[s]).”
Please note that while the Humane Society
of Atchison is able to re-home more than 95% of the animals in our care,
we are unable to guarantee the placement of any animal, particular those
with histories of aggression or serious illness.
