Will

Animal welfare has a future - with your will

There are numerous ways to create something lasting. We would be delighted if you decide to support the German Animal Welfare Federation. In this way, you can pass on your values to the next generation and protect animals beyond your lifetime.

Your will counts

What will remain of me when I leave this world? Answering this question and organizing your own estate requires time, peace of mind and information on how to write your last will and testament. It makes sense to deal with this at an early stage.

After all, only a will overrides the legal order of succession and allows you to arrange everything according to your wishes and ideas, e.g. if you want to remember someone close to you or help animals in need with part of your assets.

A love of animals that lasts

With your will, you can help shape the future of animal welfare and take care of those who cannot speak for themselves. Together, we campaign for animal shelters, for street animals abroad, for alternatives to animal testing and for more animal welfare in agriculture. With your support, we give animals a voice and create a better world for all animals.

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Well-informed estate planning

In our brochure (only available in German) you will find basic information on making a will, legal succession and the work of the German Animal Welfare Federation, as well as inspiration and examples of how you can use your legacy effectively for animal welfare.

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Brochure order

Order our free and non-binding inheritance guide "Animal welfare has a future - with your will" by post or e-mail using our order form (only available in German).

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My pet is taken care of

Many people worry about what will happen to their beloved pets when they can no longer look after them themselves. Precisely because animals cannot inherit under German law, the German Animal Welfare Federation has developed ways in which the care of your pets can be regulated and implemented in your will. If you would like to include the German Animal Welfare Federation in your will, we will be happy to help you design and formulate your personal power of attorney for the care of your pets.

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You stand by our side

The Brohl couple would like to remember the German Animal Welfare Federation in their will.

"With our estate, we want to give animals a loud voice. We can do this in the long term through the German Animal Welfare Federation- even beyond our own lifetime. And we know that our contribution is well received and makes a difference."
(Mr. and Mrs. Brohl)

We are here for you

Are you thinking about remembering the German Animal Welfare Federation in your will and already have some initial questions? We will be happy to advise you individually on how to structure your estate so that everything is arranged in your best interests.

If you have any legal questions, we will put you in touch with our in-house legal department, which has many years of experience in drawing up wills and handling inheritances responsibly. It goes without saying that we will treat your inquiry confidentially.

We look forward to receiving your call or e-mail.

Or if you already have a specific question on the subject of inheritance and wills, you can simply send us a message using the contact form.

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As your heir, we offer you many advantages:

Your legacy makes a significant contribution to ensuring that we can continue our animal welfare work in the long term.
As the German Animal Welfare Federation is recognized as a charitable organization, there is no inheritance or gift tax on the entire estate.
We take care of your beloved pets even after your death and place them in a loving replacement home.
We offer you individual and free legal advice and help you draw up a power of attorney for pet care.
We have years of experience in the responsible liquidation and dissolution of real estate, accounts and contracts.
We take care of the funeral in your best interests.
Personal contact during your lifetime: We regularly invite you to events so that you have the opportunity to get a personal impression of our animal welfare work.
Personal contacts who will answer your questions about the work of the German Animal Welfare Federation or specifically about inheritance and wills.

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Our promise to you

We are very grateful for your help and take this responsibility very seriously. Transparency, impact and trust are a matter of course for us and more than just lip service. If you appoint the German Animal Welfare Federation as your legatee, we will take over the handling of your estate and the responsible implementation of your last will and testament.

Would you like to know more about transparency and our use of funds?

Transparency & use of funds