A share
A stated proportion of your estate.
Leave a gift in your will
Kindness
that lives on.
Your care for animals can reach beyond your lifetime.
A gift in your will is a way to support the future of Genesis Animal Welfare’s work. If our mission matters to you, we can talk about including GAW in your plans.
Talk to us about a gift
A lasting connection
For the animals
still to come.
Remembering GAW in your will connects something you care about today with the work you want to support in the future.
Our mission is to save animals’ lives and end unnecessary euthanasia. A bequest can help sustain that work, from cats and dogs to the other animals who need care and a place to belong.
Deciding what to leave, and to whom, is personal. Take the time you need, consider the people who depend on you and seek independent advice about your wishes.
Where to begin
A thoughtful gift.
A clear plan.
A gift left through a will is often called a bequest. A solicitor can help you make or update your will and record your wishes correctly.
Think about your wishes.
Consider your loved ones, your circumstances and the kind of gift you would like to make.
Talk with GAW.
Confirm our organisation details and discuss any purpose or conditions you have in mind for the gift.
Ask your solicitor.
Have a qualified professional prepare the wording and explain the legal and financial implications for you.
Read more: Legal Aid NSW — making a will.
Ways to give
A gift that reflects your wishes.
Your solicitor can discuss which arrangement suits your estate and intentions. Common forms of bequest include:
An amount
A fixed sum of money.
An asset
A particular item, such as property or shares.
The remainder
All or part of what is left after debts, expenses and other gifts are dealt with.
Details for your solicitor
Genesis Animal Welfare Incorporated
ABN 58 668 387 073
View the official ABN record ↗Ask GAW to confirm its current details and discuss any conditions before your will is finalised. Your solicitor can prepare wording appropriate to your circumstances.
Contact GAW about a bequest ↗The animals in your life
Plan for their
future, too.
Include your own animals in the conversation about your future plans.
Talk with the person or organisation you hope will care for them. Confirm that they are willing and able to help, and discuss their ongoing needs and costs with your solicitor.
If you would like GAW to be involved, speak with us first. Any arrangement for an animal’s future care needs to be discussed and agreed separately; a gift in a will does not itself confirm a placement.
Discuss your plans with GAW ↗Further information: NSW Government — wills and choosing a carer for your pets.
A few useful answers
Questions about
leaving a gift.
Can I include GAW in an existing will?
A solicitor can advise on updating or replacing your will. Ask them to check the wording and formal requirements for your situation.
Can I choose what my gift supports?
Talk with GAW about the purpose you have in mind before your solicitor includes conditions. The team can discuss whether your wishes fit the organisation’s work.
Can I tell GAW about a gift I have already planned?
You are welcome to get in touch. Share only the information you feel comfortable sharing; please keep copies of wills, estate values and identity documents out of the general website enquiry form.
Who can help with legal wording?
A solicitor or qualified will-making professional can help you prepare suitable wording. This page provides general information, not legal or financial advice.
A conversation is
a good place to start.
Ask about remembering GAW in your will, or tell us about the animals you are planning for.
Start a bequest enquiryGeneral information checked against the linked sources on 10 November 2026. Seek independent legal advice when making or changing your will.