Legacy and Planned Gifts

Leave a legacy

Leaving a gift in your will is one of the most effective ways to secure a brighter future for animals in need.

A legacy gift is a powerful act of compassion that ensures your love for vulnerable animals endures. By supporting the Oakville & Milton Humane Society (OMHS) in your will, you help create a kinder world for those who cannot speak for themselves, leaving a lasting legacy of care and protection for generations to come.

Download our information package to learn how you can make a meaningful and lasting gift.

Types of bequests you can include in your will:

  • Residual bequest–After making provisions for your loved ones and other obligations are met, you can leave a percentage of the remainder of your estate
  • Specific bequest–You can designate a specific dollar amount
  • Life insurance policies–You can designate the Oakville & Milton Humane Society as the owner and/or beneficiary of an insurance policy, in whole or in part
  • Property–You can donate a house or personal property
  • Registered investments–Donating all or part of your Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP), Registered Retirement Income Fund (RRIF) or Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) assets to OMHS is an effective way to reduce the fees and taxes payable by your estate while transforming your assets into meaningful support for vulnerable animals
  • Publicly listed securities–By donating shares, bonds or units of a mutual fund trust to OMHS, you avoid paying taxes on capital gains and you will receive a tax receipt for the full value of your donation. Download the Donation of Securities form here.

Wording for your will

In your will, you can designate either a percentage of or a specific dollar amount of your estate.

Residual bequest sample wording:

“I give to the Oakville & Milton Humane Society, registered charity 11906 4350 RR0001, ____% of the residue of my estate in support of the animals.”

Specific bequest sample wording:

“I give to the Oakville & Milton Humane Society, registered charity 11906 4350 RR0001, the sum of ______________ dollars ($______) to be used in support of the animals.”

We recommend consulting with independent legal and financial advisors to ensure your gift aligns with your financial goals, tax situation and personal circumstances.

updating an existing will

If you have an existing will, and would like to leave a gift to OMHS, ask your lawyer to add a codicil (an addition that modifies a part of your will) to reflect your wish.

omhs specifics

Legal name: Oakville & Milton Humane Society
Address: 445 Cornwall Road, Oakville, Ontario, L6J 7S8
Charitable registration number: 11906 4350 RR0001

Legacy Advocates
Brian and Nancy

Brian and Nancy

In May, during Leave a Legacy Month, we're reflecting on the lasting imprint we can leave on our community to create a better world where animals thrive, free from cruelty. By...

Walter and Inge

Walter and Inge

The Husemann’s legacy runs deep in the Oakville community. The family is remembered for starting many of the local car dealerships that are still in operation today and for their...

Michael and Corine

Michael and Corine

With an avid interest in the welfare of animals, Michael and Corine Telawski are known for their compassion and dedication to improving the lives of animals. This is keenly...

Mark and Andrea

Mark and Andrea

Mark & Andrea Chabot made the important decision to support the Oakville & Milton Humane Society after witnessing the difference they could make in the life of an abused...

Contact us

If you’re considering a legacy gift to OMHS or have already included us in your will, we’d be honoured to hear from you. We would love to express our sincere gratitude and assist with any questions or specifics you may have. All inquiries are treated with the utmost confidentiality.

Contact: Lisa Ashby, Planned & Annual Giving Manager, 905-845-1551 ext. 133, legacy@omhs.ca.

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