Legacies

Three ways in which you can support the Tierschutz Nordwestschweiz association in your will:

1. inheritance:
Your family and next of kin – such as spouse, children and parents – are entitled to a compulsory portion of your estate in accordance with Swiss law. You are free to bequeath the remaining part of your estate. In this case, it makes sense to name the Tierschutz Nordwestschweiz association as a co-heir in order to support our animal welfare projects in the long term. If there are no heirs entitled to a compulsory portion, you can also name the association as your sole heir.


2. legacy:
A legacy enables you to make a bequest to the Tierschutz Nordwestschweiz association with a certain amount or assets from your estate. In this case, the association does not become an heir, but receives a right to the intended asset vis-à-vis the heirs. The statutory compulsory portion of your relatives must also be taken into account here.

We use the funds from legacies, for example, to run our rescue centers, the animal shelter or to care for the animals entrusted to us.


3. beneficiaries through insurance:
Some insurance policies allow you to designate your own beneficiary in the event of death. By naming the Tierschutz Nordwestschweiz association as a beneficiary, you can support us directly. We recommend that you contact your insurance company directly to adjust your contract accordingly.

Important wording for your will

The following formulations may be helpful in providing targeted support for the Animal Welfare Association of Northwestern Switzerland:

  • Name the association as co-heirs: "After settlement of all statutory compulsory shares, the remaining estate is to be divided as follows: 50% to [Name einer Person], 50% to the association Tierschutz Nordwestschweiz."
  • Appoint the association as sole heir: "I appoint the Tierschutz Nordwestschweiz association as sole heir to my entire estate."
  • Establish a legacy in favor of the association: "An amount of CHF 10,000 from my estate is to go to the Tierschutz Nordwestschweiz association as an advance legacy."
  • To ensure that your most recent will is valid, it is advisable to include the clause: "I hereby revoke all previous dispositions."

Summary and legal information:

Your will must be handwritten by you and written in your own hand from beginning to end (including place and date).
It should be clearly marked as a “will” or “testamentary disposition” and contain your full name and date of birth.
Don’t forget to add the place, date and your signature to the will.

By deciding to remember the Tierschutz Nordwestschweiz association in your will, you are making an indispensable contribution to animal welfare and helping us to continue our mission in the future.
If you have any questions or require assistance with the wording, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Further information and assistance

The decision to support the Tierschutz Nordwestschweiz association in your will or through a legacy is a strong sign of your trust and hope in the future of animal welfare.
With your help, we can continue to help animals in need, rehabilitate them and ensure that their natural habitats are preserved.

DeinAdieu.ch offers comprehensive guides and professional advice to make the process of writing a will or legacy as easy and understandable as possible.
Whether you are already familiar with the subject or are considering it for the first time, the resources provided on our website will help you to develop a clear and legally binding plan.
In this way, you can ensure that your wish to support the work of our association in the long term is fulfilled.

We invite you to take your time and explore the information provided on deinAdieu.ch.
Consider what long-term impact you would like to make on animal welfare and the care of animals in need.
Your legacy can have a lasting positive impact on the lives of many animals.

If you have any questions or require further information, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Please do not hesitate to contact us.
We will be happy to assist you and answer any questions you may have.