Where there’s a will, there’s a way…to provide a lasting legacy of caring. A well-planned estate can bring you peace of mind today. It can also ensure that you leave a better future for your loved ones and for the causes you care about.

As a non-profit organization, Young-Williams Animal Center depends greatly on private funding to keep our work going. The promise of bequests and generous support from members of our community are essential for us to continue sheltering and ministering to animals in need in Knox County and East Tennessee.

Through a bequest to Young-Williams Animal Center of East Tennessee, your name will be remembered for generations, and the work we do will continue to benefit our community.

To help you get started on your plans and legacy, you can use FreeWill, an online tool that guides you through the process of creating your will or trust. It’s easy to use, accessible online, and can be completed in 20 minutes. You can use this resource on its own, or use it to document your wishes before finalizing your plans with an attorney.

Have you already included a gift to Young-Williams Animal Center in your will or trust? Please fill out this form to let us know! We would love to thank you for your generosity.

If you choose to include Young-Williams Animal Center in your estate planning, we pledge to honor your generosity by ensuring that your gift goes to helping animals and, in turn, the people who love them. It is important to consult your legal or financial representative before making any changes to a will or living trust.

Beneficiary Designations
Do you have an IRA, 401(k), life-insurance policy, or any other assets not included in your will? If so, these are called non-probate assets and you must plan your beneficiaries for them separately. Use this online tool to make your plans and designate Young-Williams Animal Center as a beneficiary of one or more of these assets.

Contact us via email at [email protected], text 865.265.0287, or call 865.433.9922 ext. 2007.