“So long as men can breathe, or eyes can see,
So long lives this, and this gives life to thee.”
HOW OUR BEST MEMBERS WILL BE RE-MEMBERED BY GENERATIONS TO COME.
DEFINE YOUR DREAMS THROUGH YOUR ESTATE PLAN.
ill Shakespeare said it best. The beauty you sustain is an everlasting legacy. Within the blink
of an eye, years fly by. Everything around you
seems to be changing…except the priorities and values
you hold close to your heart. If you knew there was one
important document that could pass on these cherished
values to the next generation and protect the people
and organizations you love, wouldn’t you want to take
advantage of it? All of this and more can be accomplished
through your will or living trust. As you consider creating or updating your estate plan, contact The Nature
Conservancy. We can help you create your own unique
conservation legacy within your plan.
WHY YOU NEED A WILL OR TRUST
IT DOESN’T HAVE TO BE DIFFICULT
Distribute property as you wish. Rather than have state law
While the process of planning your estate can seem overwhelming at first, it does not have to be difficult. This
is especially true when you enlist the help of qualified
professionals, such as your attorney and financial advisor.
If you’re interested in including a charitable component as
part of your estate plan, contact The Nature Conservancy
today. We have tools to assist you and will work with your
advisor to create a charitable estate plan that fits your
needs…and perpetuates your values.
determine how to distribute your estate, name the people
and organizations, such as The Nature Conservancy, you
wish to benefit from your hard-earned assets.
Name a personal representative. Choose someone you trust
to act as personal representative or trustee of your estate to
ensure everything is handled in the manner you intended.
Take advantage of tax laws that help preserve your estate
assets. A well-designed plan can result in your estate paying
less tax, allowing you to leave more for loved ones.
erpetuate your values. Your will or trust allows you to
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create a legacy that speaks of the values you hold dear.
To ensure that The Nature Conservancy continues to
protect the diversity of life on this planet, make your
wishes known through a charitable bequest.
PLEASE LET US KNOW
If you have already named the Conservancy in your will
or trust, please let us know so we can take the proper steps
to thank you and welcome you into The Legacy Club. All
wishes for anonymity will be honored.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact Angela Sosdian, Director of Philanthropy for Gift Planning, by calling
(877) 812-3698 (toll-free), sending an e-mail to legacy@tnc.
org or visiting nature.org/bequest.
THE MISSION OF THE NATURE CONSERVANCY
IS TO PRESERVE THE PLANTS, ANIMALS AND
NATURAL COMMUNITIES THAT REPRESENT
THE DIVERSITY OF LIFE ON EARTH BY PROTECTING
THE LANDS AND WATERS THEY NEED TO SURVIVE.
“So long as men can breathe, or eyes can see,
So long lives this, and this gives life to thee.”
“So long as men can breathe, or eyes can see,
So long lives this, and this gives life to thee.”