Creating a healthy, connected, climate-resilient landscape is a vision that takes collaboration and stewardship across generations. When you include the Hudson Highlands Land Trust in your estate plan, you join a generous group of past, present, and future supporters who chose to safeguard this unique and important region.
Already have us in your estate plans? Fill out our form!
For Your Financial Advisor
- Address: 20 Nazareth Way, PO Box 226, Garrison, NY 10524
- EIN: 13-3528266
- Phone: 845-424-3358
Ways to create a legacy:
Bequest / Will
Include a gift to Hudson Highlands Land Trust in your will by designating a specific amount, percentage, or asset. To make a bequest, consult your financial advisor or attorney to add the proposed language below to your will:
- General Bequest: “I bequeath the sum of ____ to Hudson Highlands Land Trust, Inc. 20 Nazareth Way PO Box 226, Garrison, NY 10524, for its unrestricted charitable use and purpose.”
- Residuary Bequest: “I bequeath all or ____% of the remainder of my estate to the Hudson Highlands Land Trust, Inc. 20 Nazareth Way, PO Box 226, Garrison, NY 10524, for its unrestricted charitable use and purpose.”
- Contingent Bequest: “In the event any of my beneficiaries predeceases me or disclaims any interest in _________ (describe asset or portion of estate) I give such property to the Hudson Highlands Land Trust, Inc. 20 Nazareth Way PO Box 226, Garrison, NY 10524, for its unrestricted charitable use and purpose.”
Bequest of Land
You may leave real estate to Hudson Highlands Land Trust to support conservation efforts. We gratefully accept land for permanent protection and other property for resale to benefit our mission.
Retirement Plan or Life Insurance Beneficiary
You can designate the Hudson Highlands Land Trust, Inc. as a beneficiary on your retirement plan (e.g. IRA, 401(K), etc.) or life insurance policy. These gifts avoid probate and may be a tax-wise way to support conservation.
- Tip: Many advisors suggest leaving retirement assets to charity and other assets (like stock or real estate) to heirs. For advice and details, please consult with your financial advisor.
Join our Legacy Circle
The Hudson Highlands Legacy Circle honors individuals who make a commitment to conserve and care for the lands and waters of the Hudson Highlands through a gift in their will, trust, or retirement plan. Members who inform us of their plans are recognized during their lifetime and celebrated well beyond. To join this growing community, fill out this form, or contact Davis Connelly ([email protected] or 845-424-3358×7)
A Delicate Balance
Less than 50 miles north of New York City, the Hudson Highlands region is rich in scenic beauty, wildlife habitat, and recreation opportunities. HHLT works to protect biodiversity and natural resources, address climate change, and create opportunities for people to experience the benefits of being in nature.
