By leaving a gift also known as a bequest you will help Blue Cross Animals Society of Victoria make a difference to the lives of animals in need. This is a great opportunity to give something back to our animals and pets who give us so much joy and love. As an animal lover this gift is a very special way to help us care for animals in need now and in the future, giving them the second chance, they so desperately need.

Having a will is an important thing you can do to ensure your wishes are carried out for your family, loved ones and the causes that you support.

Types of bequests you can leave in your will

• A percentage of the remainder of your estate
• Property, land or entire estate
• A residual gift
• A monetary gift of a set amount (e.g., $10,000)
• A percentage of your share portfolio
• Other assets

You don’t have to be wealthy to leave a bequest, any gift large or small, will make a positive impact on helping us care for the animals. Including a gift to Blue Cross Animals Society of Victoria in your will is very simple. Ask your solicitor to insert your wishes into your will.

The Following wording may assist in ensuring your wishes are carried out:

I  _________ of _________ give to Blue Cross Animals Society of Victoria, 26 Homestead Road Wonga Park Victoria 3115, ABN 82 738 575 371:

1.   A percentage of the remainder of your estate, or
2.   Property, land or entire estate, or
3.   A residual gift, or
4.   A monetary gift of a set amount or
5.   A percentage of your share portfolio or
6.   Other assets

for the general purpose of Blue Cross Animals Society of Victoria.

I declare that the receipt of an authorised officer shall be sufficient discharge to my executors.

Let us know

Quite often the first we hear of a bequest is after someone has passed away. By letting us know of your intention to leave a gift in your Will you can become part of a group we call Gail and Neil Ryan Society. Long serving Directors and members of Blue Cross Animals Society of Victoria, Gail and Neil have been leaders in animal welfare and protection for decades through their ongoing contribution to Blue Cross Animals Society of Victoria. The Gail and Neil Ryan Society will enable us to acknowledge the generosity of our most important benefactors while they are still with us.

Phone or email us to talk further about leaving an enduring legacy to Blue Cross Animals Society of Victoria helping to create a better world for animals in need.

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Blue Cross Animals Society of Victoria is thrilled to partner with Gather Here to offer you the opportunity to write your will for free, including making free, unlimited updates for life.  It is now so easy to include a special gift for the dogs and cats in our care.

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For more information about including a bequest gift in your Will to Blue Cross Animals Society of Victoria please contact us on (03) 9722 1265 or email giftsinwills@bluecrossanimals.org.au