Leave a legacy of compassion for animals in Aotearoa

Thank you for considering leaving a gift to NZAVS in your Will. A gift in your Will can help create a future where animals are no longer used in harmful experimentation.

Your solicitor can use the wording below to help ensure your wishes are carried out. If you already have a Will, you do not usually need to rewrite it. Your lawyer can simply add a codicil (an amendment to your existing Will) that includes your chosen bequest to NZAVS.

Every situation is different, so we recommend speaking with your solicitor or legal adviser before making changes to your Will. They can help ensure your wishes are clearly documented and carried out as intended.

If you are creating or updating your Will through the Gathered Here platform, you may need to create a new version of your Will. The process is straightforward and can typically be completed in around 10 minutes.

When making a gift to NZAVS, please include our legal name and charity registration number.

‍Leaving assets or money to NZAVS

I give to The New Zealand Anti-Vivisection Society Incorporated (CC58881) the sum of $_____ / the following asset(s): _____ for its general purposes, and I declare that the receipt of a duly authorised officer of the Society shall be a full and sufficient discharge to my executors.

‍Leaving a share of your estate

I give to The New Zealand Anti-Vivisection Society Incorporated (CC58881) _____% of my residuary estate for its general purposes, and I declare that the receipt of a duly authorised officer of the Society shall be a full and sufficient discharge to my executors.

There are several ways to include NZAVS in your Will. Many people choose to leave a residual gift or a percentage of their estate, as these options automatically adjust over time and help ensure your loved ones are provided for first.
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Residual Gift - a residual gift is the remainder of your estate after your debts, expenses, taxes, and any specific gifts to family, friends, or other beneficiaries have been distributed. You can choose to leave all or part of the residue of your estate to NZAVS.

Percentage (or Fractional) Gift - a percentage gift allows you to leave a nominated percentage or fraction of your estate to NZAVS. Because it is linked to the overall value of your estate, it naturally adjusts for changes in asset values and inflation over time. Even a small percentage – such as 1%, 5%, or 10% – can make a significant difference.

Pecuniary Gift - a pecuniary gift is a specific sum of money that you choose to leave to NZAVS. For example, you may decide to leave a gift of $5,000 or $20,000.
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Specific Gift - a specific gift is a particular asset or item that you nominate in your Will, such as property, shares, artwork, jewellery, or another valuable possession.

Creating a Will can either be done online or face to face with a trusted solicitor.  You can write your will online, and we recommend you follow all guidelines to ensure your Will is signed and witnessed accurately.  

NZAVS has partnered with EveryWill by Gathered Here to make it easy to create your Will online, completely free of charge. It's a simple way to plan for the future while also providing the opportunity to leave a lasting gift to NZAVS and help create a kinder future for animals. Having an up-to-date Will is one of the most meaningful ways to care for your loved ones and ensure the causes you care about continue to make a difference.

The process is fast, free, and easy. It takes as little as 10 minutes to complete, costs nothing, and once you're finished, you simply print and sign your Will.

EveryWill is New Zealand's and Australia's top-rated online Will-writing platform, trusted by thousands of people to create legally valid Wills with confidence.

Learn more about writing your free Will here.
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No, you do not need to tell us if you choose to leave a gift to NZAVS in your Will. We understand that decisions about your Will are deeply personal and private.

However, if you feel comfortable letting us know about your intentions, we would welcome the opportunity to thank you and keep you informed about the impact your future gift could have on our work to end animal experimentation and advance humane, animal-free science.

Any information you choose to share with us will be treated in the strictest confidence. We also understand and respect that some supporters prefer to remain anonymous, and we will always honour those wishes.

Whether or not you choose to tell us, we are sincerely grateful that you are considering leaving a lasting legacy for animals through NZAVS.

Leaving a gift to NZAVS in your Will is a meaningful way to create a lasting legacy for animals. We understand this is an important decision and one that deserves careful thought.

If you would like more information or would like to discuss your options in confidence, please contact:  

‍Paris Thornley, Fundraising & Partnerships Lead  
‍‍Email: paris@nzavs.org.nz
‍Phone: 0224037972

Legal name: The New Zealand Anti-Vivisection Society (Inc), also known as NZAVS

Charity registration number: CC58881