Why Consider Legacy Giving?​

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1. Make a Lasting Impact: Creating a legacy gift is a meaningful way to honour your life and values. It reflects your commitment to a cause that has been important to you and ensures that your passion for animal and environmental protection is remembered and honoured by future generations.

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2. Support Vital Work: Your legacy gift can help fund crucial legal battles, advocacy campaigns, and educational initiatives that protect animals and the environment. These efforts lead to stronger laws, better enforcement, and increased public awareness, paving the way for a safer, healthier world for all living beings.

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3. Ensure a Brighter Future: AEL Advocacy is dedicated to fighting for a better future for our planet and all its inhabitants, both human and non-human. Your legacy gift ensures that our work continues, safeguarding the environment and championing the rights of animals for generations to come.

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How to Leave a Legacy Gift

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1. Talk to Your Lawyer or Financial Advisor: Discuss your intention to include a gift in your will with your lawyer or financial advisor. They can help you understand your options and ensure that your wishes are accurately reflected in your estate plans. 

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2. Decide on the Type of Gift: There are several ways you can leave a legacy gift, including: 

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• A gift in your will: 

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• A specific dollar amount or asset

• A percentage of your estate 

• The residue of your estate (after other bequests have been fulfilled) 

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• Naming AEL Advocacy as the beneficiary on any of the following:

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• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

• Registered Retirement Income Fund (RRIF)

• Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA)

• Life Insurance Policies

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3. Include the Necessary Information: To include AEL Advocacy in your will, you will need the following details:  ​

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• ​Our Legal Name: AEL Advocacy 

• Our Federal Non-Profit Corporation Number: 1345809-1*

 

Below is some suggested wording that you can use in your will:

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​I bequeath to AEL ADVOCACY (also known as Animal Environmental Legal Advocacy), Corporation No.: 1345809-1, ([the sum of  ___] or [___ % of the residue of my estate]) for the general purposes of the said AEL Advocacy, and I declare that the receipt of the Treasurer or other Authorized Officer to receive this legacy shall be a sufficient discharge therefor.

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4. Notify Us (Optional): If you feel comfortable, please let us know about your planned gift. This allows us to thank you and ensure your legacy is honoured appropriately.

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Thank you for considering a legacy gift to benefit animals and the environments in which they live. Your compassion and generosity will leave a lasting impact on the world.

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For more information about legacy giving or to discuss your gift, please contact us at admin@aeladvocacy.ca

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​​* Please note AEL Advocacy is not a registered charity. Your estate will not receive a tax benefit by donating directly to AEL Advocacy. To receive a tax benefit, your legacy gift must be made to our fiscal sponsor, in our name.