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Planning for the Uncertainty Ahead

If there’s anything the last few months have demonstrated, it’s that life can quickly take an unfortunate turn. Planning ahead—both financially and personally—is critical to getting through periods of instability.

Creating or updating a will, a trust, and other important estate plans can often fall to the bottom of our “to do” list. However, estate planning is a vital way to ensure that your wishes are carried out and that your animals and loved ones can benefit from your compassion and generosity.

To help you create your legacy, PETA has compiled a library of complimentary publications with useful worksheets and checklists to help you map out your personal and financial goals and ensure that all of your loved ones—including your animal companions—are cared for.

At PETA.org/Resources, you can access these and other free publications:

  • Getting Started is a simple guide to will and trust planning essentials so that you can determine your options and map out your goals.
  • Getting Organized is a user-friendly workbook with forms and checklists that walk you through a variety of considerations when planning, and it helps you gather all the necessary information.
  • Planning for Your Animal Companion’s Future and Your Peace of Mind contains essential information for ensuring that your companion’s needs are lovingly met.
  • Easy Ways to Create Your Legacy explores ways you can make protecting animals part of your life story, now and into the future.

Finalizing your estate plans can give you the peace of mind and confidence that those who matter to you are protected and that your wishes for a lasting legacy will be fulfilled, no matter what the future may hold.

In addition to our free planning resources, PETA’s legacy gift planning team is here to help and would be delighted to assist you with creating your long-term plans and extending your compassion for animals into the future.

Have you already made the kind decision to include PETA as a beneficiary of your estate plans? Please let us know so that we can thank you for your generous commitment and welcome you into our Augustus Club! We’d be honored to have you join the ranks of our special supporters like you who have already made a legacy gift to us through their will, trust, or beneficiary designation.