Fall 2007 • V ol. 42 No. 3 - San Diego Humane Society and SPCA

An Appeal to Plan Ahead
Some people are “awakened” to
the importance of estate planning
when faced with a death in the
family. Others may be prodded by a
vacation that entails risk, such as a
river trip down the Grand Canyon.
Still others may be goaded to visit their
estate-planning professional prior to
their first flying lesson or other newly
acquired hobby.
Attorneys will tell you that other “will
motivators” also include serious injury or
illness, or some other sobering crises. If
you were to quiz every person you know
over age 50 about the importance of
having a valid will in place, you would
likely find that 100 percent of them are in
favor of such prudent planning.
Everyone, it seems, agrees with the
wisdom of having a current will.
Yet many people die without a will,
and many others depart with a will
that is out-of-date or invalid. Unless
we are faced with a compelling reason
to act, it is simply easier to wait until
a more convenient day. For many, that
day never comes.
Your friends in the Development
Department at the San Diego Humane
Society and SPCA urge you to take a
proactive approach and initiate the
estate-planning process. We believe the
benefits for you and your family are too
compelling to do otherwise.
If you do not have an estateplanning
attorney, ask your trusted
friends for suggestions. You might also
ask the trust officer at a local bank for
recommendations. If you wish, we can
provide you with several names of local
Photo: Tami McCraw
estate planning attorneys we respect.
The important thing is to act on your
impulses to put your estate in order. It
may take a little effort, but the end result
– peace of mind – is well worth it.
We have free brochures available
about planning your estate. You can
request this information by using the
form below, or by contacting Shelly
Stuart, Vice President of Development
and Education at (619) 243-3410 or via
e-mail at cc@sdhumane.org. Or visit us
online at www.sdhumane.org.
2008 Humane Society
Calendars Available Soon!
Please complete and return this reply form.
Dear Friends at San Diego Humane Society and SPCA:
Please send me free will information brochures.
Please contact me (us) about a personal visit.
The best time to call me is: _______________________________
I/we have already provided for the San Diego Humane Society and SPCA
in my/our estate-planning documents. Please send information about
the Humane Heritage Circle.
Name ________________________________________________________________
The highly anticipated 2008 Humane Society
calendar featuring photos of cherished San Diego
pets will be available in October 2007. This gorgeous
calendar makes a wonderful holiday gift and all
proceeds benefit the animals and programs of the
Humane Society.
Don’t miss out on your chance to display this
fabulous calendar all year round! Calendars can be
ordered online, by phone or purchased at the Humane
Society’s Muttique store.
To order your calendars online or by phone, visit
www.sdhumane.org or call (619) 243-3401. Also, don’t
forget, if you’ve entered the calendar contest you’ll be
receiving a free calendar in the mail!
Address_______________________________________________________________
City ____________________________________ State ________ Zip_____________
Phone__________________________ Email__________________________________
Mail this form to:
Shelly Stuart, Vice President of Development and Education
San Diego Humane Society and SPCA
5500 Gaines Street
San Diego, CA 92110
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