Gift and Estate Planning

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Gray Wolf

For more than 60 years, Defenders of Wildlife has been supported by the generosity of our many caring members. To that end, there are a myriad of easy giving options from which you can choose - from naming us as a beneficiary in your will to a more complex trust arrangement.

We've created this easy-to-understand website to help you find the gift that's right for you. Here you can learn how to plan a gift to Defenders of Wildlife. We'll also tell you about creative giving strategies that enhance your and your family's well being, while helping Defenders.

Charitable Gift Annuity Rate Change Alert!
On July 1, 2008, rates for charitable gift annuities will drop. If you are considering a Defenders of Wildlife Charitable Gift Annuity, you may want to establish your gift before July 1, 2008 to lock in the current higher rates! Learn more »

If you're not sure on how to proceed, try our Legacy Planner™. This planner helps you design your own gift plan – it's interactive and fun to use!

Tip of the Day

If you have no spouse and you leave assets in your IRA, 401(k), 403(b), Keogh or other qualified retirement plan when you die, your estate may have to pay combined taxes of up to 70% on those assets before your heirs can receive them!

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The material presented on this web site is not offered as legal or tax advice. Please review calculations of tax benefits with planned giving staff to ensure that they reflect current interest rates and other assumptions. And, seek the counsel of your tax advisor, attorney and/or financial planner to review tax calculations and ensure that a contemplated gift is appropriate for your situation.