Bequests
If you have shared your life with a retriever, you have been blessed! If you would like to help others enjoy that same privilege, while helping dogs in need of new adoptive homes, consider a bequest to Golden Bond Rescue.
A Lasting Legacy: In Loving Memory of Janet & Floyd St. Clair
Golden Bond Retriever Rescue honors the memory of Janet and Floyd St. Clair, longtime supporters and three-time adopters. Over the years, they welcomed Honeysuckle (#316), Matilda (#254), and Honey (#2332) into their family, giving each a life filled with love.
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In August 2023, they tragically lost their lives in the Maui fire. Though their passing was a great loss, their devotion to GBRR and the Golden Retrievers they cherished continues to inspire us.
Their love of dogs continues to make an impact through a final act of generosity: leaving their estate to GBRR. This lasting gift will provide care and second chances for countless dogs in the years to come. If you wish to carry on their legacy of compassion, please consider including Golden Bond Retriever Rescue in your own estate plans.
Types of Bequests
There are many ways of creating a bequest — they can be simple or complex. Some may require the use of legal counsel as state laws vary and not all practices are recognized in all states. This is particularly true when providing for the care of your own dog in the event of your death. Begin by putting contact information about your dog in your wallet in the event you are involved in an accident and are temporarily incapacitated. Leave phone numbers of those who can be contacted to temporarily care for your dog. Next, confer with your lawyer concerning the estate planning laws of the State of Oregon. If you have homes in two states, check the laws in both states.
Simple Will
I give, devise and bequeath to Golden Bond Rescue, a tax-exempt, non-profit charitable organization, the sum of $______ for their general use.
Codicil to Exisiting Will
You can amend your existing will by instructing your attorney to insert the above statement in your existing document.
Residuary Bequest
You can designate that Golden Bond Rescue receive all or a percentage of the rest, residue and remainder of your estate after all other commitments are fulfilled.
Contingent Bequest
Should any of your beneficiaries pre-decease you, you can bequeath their shares to Golden Bond Rescue as a contingency bequest.
Life Insurance
If your financial house is in order, you can relinquish ownership of your life insurance to Golden Bond Rescue and receive a tax deduction or make the Rescue a beneficiary.
Retirement Accounts
Golden Bond Rescue can be named the beneficiary of your retirement accounts.
Revocable Living Trust
You can provide a gift to Golden Bond Rescue through a Revocable Living Trust that permits you to change your mind should you develop unforeseen financial needs.
Charitable Remainder Annuity or Unitrust
Both are irrevocable trusts that provide income to the donor or Golden Bond Rescue named in the agreement based on the value of the property given.
Charitable Lead Trust
You may create a trust to provide income to Golden Bond Rescue for a specified number of years after which the principal reverts to the donor or the donor’s heirs.
Gifts of Real Estate
You may leave real estate as an outright give to Golden Bond Rescue to be used for their rescue purposes or to be sold so that the proceeds benefit their work.
Life Estate Agreement
A Life Estate Agreement transfers title of your residence to Golden Bond Rescue while permitting you and your spouse to live on the premises the rest of your lives.
Gifts of Personal Property
If family members have no interest in your ‘collectibles,’ you may donate your stamp collection, camera equipment, art works, boat, jewelry, etc. to Golden Bond Rescue.