Planned Giving with LAWS

Your legacy. Their future.

Your kindness can outlast a lifetime. A planned gift to the Laramie Animal Welfare Society helps ensure that every animal has the chance to be safe, cared for, and loved—today and always.

What is planned giving?

Planned giving allows you to make a meaningful contribution to LAWS through your estate or long-term plans. It’s a simple, flexible way to create a legacy of compassion that supports animals well into the future.

Why include LAWS?

  • Sustain lifesaving rescue and adoption programs for generations ahead.

  • May provide financial advantages while supporting a cause you care about.

  • Join a community committed to a humane future.

Ways to give

  • Include LAWS in your will or living trust

  • Name LAWS as a life insurance beneficiary

  • Designate retirement assets (IRA, 401(k), etc.)

  • Create a charitable trust or annuity

  • Donate stock, real estate, or other appreciated assets

Professionals Who Can Help You Plan

  • Estate Planning Attorney: To draft or amend a will or living trust and ensure your wishes are legally protected.

  • Financial Advisor or Certified Financial Planner (CFP): To review tax implications and align your giving strategy with your financial goals.

  • Insurance Agent: To update life insurance policies or assign a charitable beneficiary.

  • Retirement Plan Administrator: To designate LAWS as a beneficiary of an IRA, 401(k), or other retirement plan.

  • Real Estate or Tax Advisor: For guidance on donating real estate, stock, or other appreciated assets.

How to Begin

We encourage you to speak with your attorney or financial advisor to determine the best way to include the Laramie Animal Welfare Society in your estate or long-term plans. Your plans can be updated at any time, and every gift of any size helps ensure that compassion, care, and second chances continue for animals in need.

Ready to Take the Next Step? Share Your Intentions

Thank you for choosing to make LAWS part of your legacy. To help us celebrate your thoughtfulness and ensure your wishes are known, please complete our Legacy Gift Intent Letter. Your commitment today ensures that your care for animals will continue for generations to come.