PLANNED GIFTS & BEQUESTS 

Our Planned Giving options provide a stable future for Last Chance for Animals and hope for the millions of animals suffering needlessly every day. As a supporter, you invest not only in our work but also in the future of the animal rights cause. 

WILLS & BEQUESTS
When you name LCA in your will or living trust, you make an important gift that saves animal lives. You can designate that LCA receives a certain percentage or a fixed amount of cash from your estate, a piece of real or personal property, or stock portfolio. 

LIFE INCOME GIFTS
The charitable remainder trust is a popular and proven option that allows you to irrevocably place money, stocks, or property into a tax-exempt trust and receive income, generally for life. A trustee (usually a community foundation or bank) pays you either a fixed amount (annuity trust) or a percentage of the trust principal (unitrust). You receive a charitable tax deduction for the present value of assets placed in the trust, and at the end of a specified number of years, LCA receives the remainder of the trust.

RETIREMENT PLANS
Many people don’t realize the amount of money that may have accumulated in an IRA, 401(k), 403(b), retirement, or pension account. Unfortunately, this can also be one of the most costly assets to pass on to your heirs – with up to 80% being eaten up by taxes. By naming LCA as the beneficiary, you can avoid these taxes and support our life-saving work.

LIFE INSURANCE POLICIES 
When an insurance policy is no longer needed to safeguard a family or business, it can benefit LCA. You can designate LCA as a beneficiary of your policy, with all or part of the policy proceeds going to LCA at time of death. Or you can receive a charitable tax deduction by naming LCA as both the owner and beneficiary of a paid-up policy. By donating a policy on which you continue to pay premiums, you can receive a charitable tax deduction for those premiums each year. Additionally, you can assign your annual dividends to LCA or you can choose to obtain a new policy for the benefit of LCA.

To ensure you receive the maximum income tax deduction for your planned gift, please consult with your own professional tax advisor.

For more information or assistance with planned giving options, please call our Development Department at (310) 271-6096 x26 or complete the form below and we’ll contact you as quickly as possible.

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