Where to start

If you’re considering naming us in your will, here is some sample language you can use, whether you are having an attorney draft your will, or using an online service.

When leaving a specific gift amount:

I give, devise, and bequeath to the Vermont Land Trust, Inc., a nonprofit charitable organization with offices in Montpelier, Vermont, the sum of $____________ (or describe any real or personal property), to be used for its general purposes.

When leaving all or a part of the balance of your estate after debts and expenses:

I give, devise, and bequeath to the Vermont Land Trust, Inc., a nonprofit charitable organization with offices in Montpelier, Vermont, all (or ____%) of the rest, residue, and remainder of my estate, to be used for its general purposes.

Please be in touch

We encourage you to share your plans with us. This helps us to plan for VLT’s future and answer any questions you may have.

If your gift involves real estate or a conservation easement, it is very important for you to meet with our staff before finalizing your plans. This will help ensure that we are able to accept the gift.

Please contact Christa, our director of Donor Relations, who can be a helpful resource as you begin planning your legacy of conservation.