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As a World Animal Guardian, you will help make the biggest difference for the greatest number of animals by transforming the systems that exploit wild animals and the global food system.
Together, we will change the way the world works, to end animal cruelty and suffering. Forever.
By leaving a gift to World Animal Protection, you are...
- Transforming entrenched global systems that cause immense suffering to animals. By addressing the root causes of animal suffering, we can make the biggest difference for the greatest number of animals.
- Ensuring farmed animals live good lives by transforming the global food system.
- Stopping wild animals from being cruelly exploited as commodities for entertainment, food, medicine and exotic pets by changing the systems that allow this to happen.
There's no obligation to include a gift to World Animal Protection in your Will, but we hope you'll choose to do so.
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Our vision is a world where animals live free from cruelty and suffering.
Get startedFrequently Asked Questions
What is a Will?
A Will is the legal document that allows you to provide your instructions for what you want to happen when you're no longer here. It is formally called a 'Last Will and Testament'.
What happens if I die without a Will?
If you don't have a Will when you die, it's called dying “intestate”. It means that you won't get a say in important decisions like how your assets will be distributed or who gets to be in charge of the process.
Instead, your assets would be distributed according to the default rules of the province where you live, and the courts will determine who manages your affairs. If you don't have a Will, it won't matter what you would have wanted to happen.
Do I need a lawyer to make my Will?
There is no legal requirement to have a lawyer prepare your Will. However, legal advice can be helpful, particularly in more complicated situations such as:
- If you wish to exclude a spouse or child from your Will
- If you are in a second marriage
- If you have a child with a disability who is receiving government benefits
- If you have significant assets outside of Canada
What information do I need to gather before I start?
Surprisingly, not much. You don't need to make a list of the things you own, calculate how much money you have, or gather information about your bank accounts.
You'll need to know details about your family members and be prepared to make some decisions about who you want to name as guardians for any minor children or pets, how you want to distribute your assets, and who will be in charge of managing your affairs.
Can my spouse and I make a joint Will?
You might have heard that couples can create a joint Will to handle their assets and affairs, but that's not the case. In Canada, each person needs to create their own Will to make sure their final wishes are carried out according to their own preferences.
How will any gifts I leave to World Animal Protection be used?
If you decide to leave a gift to World Animal Protection in your Will, when your future donation is received, World Animal Protection will use it towards the needs at that time to make the biggest impact for animals on your behalf.
Any gift you leave to World Animal Protection will be used with the utmost care, sensitivity, and respect. We’ll always put animals first. We will use your gift in a way that has the greatest impact on the lives of animals. Ensuring your legacy of a better future for animals
Get in touch with us
We would be happy to speak with you about your options and the impact your gift will have on protecting the animals you love.
For more information, please contact:
Tiffany Oliveira, Donor Relations Manager
416 369 0044 x122 or mylegacy@worldanimalprotection.ca