Leaving a kind and thoughtful gift in your Will to Lort Smith is one of the most valuable ways that you can make a difference to the lives of vulnerable animals in need of urgent care and new homes. Your legacy will help:
- Care for the pets of people who are struggling financially, ensuring the bond people share with their pets remains unbroken and they can stay together.
- Provide vital funds to our pet rehoming services shelter, allowing pets to find their loving new forever homes.
- Provide a temporary safe haven for pets for of the most vulnerable members of our community going through times of crisis, including people escaping domestic violence, going through periods of homelessness or extended hospital stays.
- Our volunteer Pet Therapy teams bring comfort, joy and relief when people are experiencing adversity or loneliness.
Types of gifts
Your solicitor or trustee company will advise you about the different types of gifts you can make in your Will and which may suit you best. Some of the types you may consider are:
- Residue – After your allocated gifts have been distributed, a percentage of the residue will be left to Lort Smith.
- A specific dollar amount
- Specific item, if you wish to leave a specific item instead; for example, property or shares.
How to word your gift
Should you decide to include a Gift to Lort Smith in your Will, you will be leaving a wonderful legacy supporting sick, injured, and vulnerable animals.
The wording below can be provided to your solicitor to help ensure that your wishes are carried out.
I______________________________ of __________________________________________________
(name) (address)
Give and bequeath free of all duties and taxes payable at my death (if any)
(Please insert the appropriate statement listed below)
1) The sum of $_______________________
2) (insert number) % of my estate
3) (insert number) % of the residue of my estate
to Lort Smith (ABN 87 004 238 475) for the use and purposes of the said organisation. The official receipt of the organisation shall be a full and sufficient discharge of my bequest.
Contact us
If you would like to speak directly with someone about a Gift in Will to Lort Smith, please contact Elaine on 03 9287 6417 or [email protected]
