Your inheritance for animal welfare

Non-profit associations registered in Germany, such as Hunderettung Europa e.V., are committed to the common good, working with a large team of volunteers and without financial gain. As there is no state support, we are dependent on financial contributions from animal lovers. All donations are tax-deductible, and inheritances save the lives of many animals in animal welfare.
Hunger, fear, disease, and cruelty – this is everyday life for many dogs and cats. We are committed to help these animals, rescue them, and give them what they often do not know: care and hope. We at Hunderettung Europa e.V. are a non-profit organization and work transparently and passionately to protect animals in Europe and are committed to a better future for millions of stray dogs and cats. Help us to reduce suffering in the long term by dedicating your inheritance to animal welfare.

Because together we can change their world!
By including us in your will, we have the chance to make a lasting difference to the lives of so many dogs and cats, educate people about animal welfare, and work together to create a hopeful future for everyone.

Many people find comfort in the thought that they can make the world a little better after they are gone. If you are thinking about your inheritance, this always means that you are thinking about your values and what is important to you in life. Putting your wishes in a will creates a lot of clarity for you and your loved ones. Without a will, the legal succession laid down in the Civil Code applies. Your wishes and values will only be taken into account if you write a will. With a will, you can use your last wishes to help dogs and cats and use your inheritance for animal welfare.

You can also arrange for the care of your own pet in your will by making this a condition of your inheritance to Hunderettung Europa e.V. This way, you can be sure that your furry friend is in good hands.

If you want to draw up a will to save lives with your inheritance for animal welfare, there are a few things to consider to ensure that it is legally valid. You can draw it up with the help of a notary or on your own:

– You must write the entire will by hand for it to be legally valid.
– The place and date of writing must be stated.
– It is best to give it a meaningful title to emphasize its seriousness, e.g., “My Will.”
– Formulate as clearly and in as much detail as possible who is to receive what. It must be clear who the heirs are and whom you wish to include in your bequest.
– If you wish to revoke an old will, emphasize this in the text of the new will. Avoid crossing out text.
– It is essential that you sign your name at the end of the will.

The simplest form of will is a handwritten will.

Storage – Will for animal welfare:
Keep your will in a safe place. The will should not be hidden too well, so that it can be found in case of an emergency. It can be kept at home, but a safe deposit box seems more secure. The safest place to store it is at your local district court.

Drawing up a will with a notary:
Would you like to include certain conditions and obligations in your will or specify complex inheritance arrangements? Get help from inheritance law experts to ensure that your will is unambiguous and have it drawn up by a notary. Legal counsel can explain the implications of your decisions and how to keep your will safe. The costs for the consultation and the drafting of the will are based on the notary’s schedule of fees or on a fee agreement with the legal advisor and depend on the value of the estate.