Leaving a Legacy that gives for Lifetimes.

Naming West Virginia Highlands Conservancy in your will is one of the most meaningful ways to help protect the legacy of wild and wonderful West Virginia for lifetimes to come. From monetary assets to real estate, or other contributions, your generous bequest will truly symbolize your commitment to the Conservancy’s mission.

While we suggest you work with your attorney or wealth advisor to successfully include bequests within your will, you may be interested in how you can get started on your own. Take a look below at some language you can include to begin the process of including the West Virginia Highlands Conservancy as a beneficiary today.

Including West Virginia Highlands Conservancy in your will (or as a beneficiary of other non-probate assets)  is one of the best ways to ensure the wild and wonderful charm of West Virginia can be enjoyed by future generations. Please remember: it is extremely important to discuss your estate plans with your attorney and include the appropriate legal language in your will. However, we have provided basic language you may use below.

If you wish to name the West Virginia Highlands Conservancy in your will or estate plan, the organization should be named as:

West Virginia Highlands Conservancy, a nonprofit corporation, organized and existing under the laws of the state of West Virginia with a principal business address of PO BOX 306 Charleston, WV 25321. The organization’s Federal Tax Identification Number is 55-0523780.

To leave all or a percentage of the remainder of your estate to the West Virginia Highlands Conservancy, suggested language is:

I give and bequeath to the West Virginia Highlands Conservancy, PO BOX 306 Charleston, WV 25321, Federal Tax ID 55-0523780, all [or a percentage] of the rest, residue, and remainder of my estate, both real and personal.

To leave a specific amount or percentage of your estate to West Virginia Highlands Conservancy, suggested language is:

I give and bequeath to the West Virginia Highlands Conservancy, PO BOX 306 Charleston, WV 25321, Federal Tax ID 55-0523780, [##] percent of my estate.

Alternatively, if you choose to leave a dollar amount:

I give and bequeath to the West Virginia Highlands Conservancy, PO BOX 306 Charleston, WV 25321, Federal Tax ID 55-0523780, the sum of $[##].

For more information about planned giving options or for assistance with leaving a bequest for the West Virginia Highlands Conservancy, please contact Crys Bauer at membership@wvhighlands.org.