A legacy of protected wildlife. Could there be a more lasting way to make a difference? By including Amphibian Conservation Alliance in your will or estate plan, you are helping to leave a legacy future generations can hear and see every time they walk in the woods or by a stream.

Through your will or revocable living trust, you can specify that some or all of your assets come to us after your lifetime and which ACA program or initiative you would like to support.

After your lifetime, the asset(s) you specify will pass to us and your estate can take a charitable deduction for the amount of your bequest.

How to Name Us in Your Will

	Legal language for wills and estate plans: Amphibian Conservation Alliance, a nonprofit corporation, organized and existing under the laws of California, and with principal business address of 1700 N. Moore Street, Suite 2000, Arlington, VA 22209.
Types of Bequests There are several types of bequests that allow you to designate how your estate will be distributed.

	Specific Bequest: You describe exactly what you want to leave to a specific individual or organization and the designated source. If you want to leave a specific dollar amount from a specific source or a particular item (such as an antique or collector's item), this is the type of bequest that you would use. Example: Kathryn states in her will: "I leave my diamond engagement ring to my granddaughter, Sarah. I also leave my securities to Amphibian Conservation Alliance."
	General Bequest: This type of bequest does not specify the source from which it should be paid. This gives your executor the flexibility to honor the bequest from any available source. Example: Kathryn states in her will: "I leave $50,000 to my son, William."
	Residuary Bequest: This type of bequest is honored after all other bequests have been made, and all debts, expenses and taxes have been paid. Example: Kathryn states in her will: "I give all the rest, residue and remainder of my real and personal estate to Amphibian Conservation Alliance."
	Contingent Bequest: This type of bequest is fulfilled if certain conditions are met. For instance, if your primary beneficiary does not survive you, you can indicate your next choice through a contingent designation. Example: Kathryn states in her will: "I give all the rest, residue and remainder of my real and personal estate to my husband, John, if he survives me; if not, then 50 percent in equal shares to my children who survive me and 50 percent to Amphibian Conservation Alliance."

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