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    • Our Story
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    • Contact Us
  • LEARN
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Estate Planning

Protect Wildlife for Generations to Come

A gift through your estate is one of the most meaningful ways to help protect Cape Coral's 

natural habitats long into the future. By including the Cape Coral Wildlife Trust 

in your estate plans, your legacy can continue preserving wildlife habitat for 

future generations while reflecting the values that matter most to you.


Estate gifts can be made through a will, living trust, beneficiary designation, or other 

planned giving options. Every gift, regardless of size, helps ensure that 

Cape Coral's wildlife has a protected future.

How Estate Giving Works

⚖️ Include Cape Coral Wildlife Trust in Your Estate Plan
Work with your attorney or estate planning professional to include the Trust in your will, trust, or beneficiary designations.


📝 Let Us Know Your Intentions
While not required, letting us know about your plans allows us to thank you and help ensure your wishes can be honored.


🦉 Leave a Conservation Legacy
Your planned gift helps permanently protect wildlife habitat for future generations while supporting the Trust's conservation mission.

Frequently Asked Questions

Please reach us at [email protected] if you cannot find an answer to your question.

You may include the Trust in your will, living trust, retirement account, life insurance policy, or other beneficiary designation.  


No. Estate gifts of every size help protect wildlife habitat and create a lasting impact. 


Yes. Estate plans can generally be updated at any time while you are living. 


 Absolutely! Unless you choose otherwise, your planned gift information will remain confidential. 


Yes. Estate planning documents should always be prepared or reviewed by a qualified estate planning attorney or financial advisor. 


Why Leave a Legacy Gift?

 • Protect Cape Coral's wildlife habitat forever.


• Preserve land that future generations can enjoy.


• Leave a lasting impact on the community you love.


• Continue supporting conservation beyond your lifetime.


• Help ensure Burrowing Owls, Gopher Tortoises, and other native wildlife always have a place to thrive.

Contact Us About Legacy Giving

Helpful Resources

These trusted resources provide additional information about estate planning, wills, trusts, charitable bequests, and legacy giving.


Because every estate is unique, we encourage you to consult your attorney or estate planning professional before making any decisions.


IRS Charitable Contributions 

Learn about charitable giving and federal tax information for charitable donations. 


FreeWill  

 Create a legally valid will online and explore estate planning options that can help 

you support the causes you care about while protecting your loved ones.  


National Association of Estate Planners & Councils  

 Learn about estate planning, legacy giving, and working with qualified professionals

 to create a plan that reflects your wishes. 


Leave A Legacy  

Resources about creating meaningful charitable tributes and legacy gifts.  


Fidelity Charitable

Educational resources explaining how donating appreciated stocks and securities 

can maximize your charitable impact.


Schwab Charitable

Information about donating stocks, mutual funds, and other appreciated assets to nonprofit organizations.


Vanguard Charitable

Resources and guidance on charitable giving strategies and donating appreciated securities.

Cape Coral Wildlife Trust

PO Box 152624, Cape Coral, FL 33915

239-980-2593 or [email protected]

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