Leave A Legacy

We often refer to Paul Newman, or our founder Barlow Cutler-Wotton, Leonard Schine, or many others who came before us when we talk about Aspetuck Land Trust. These are some of the people who laid the foundation of what is now 2,144 acres of conserved land across the region. Even though these people no longer walk these lands, the efforts that they made to save open space will live on in perpetuity. We are eternally grateful to them for the legacy they leave behind and to all the others who have provided gifts to the land trust for the generations to come.

What will your legacy be?

If you believe that saving undeveloped land in Fairfield County is important. If you believe that you have a responsibility to protect our last remaining open spaces. If you want to have an impact on the world beyond your lifetime, then please consider making a planned gift to Aspetuck Land Trust.

It’s easier than you think...

To build a long-term stream of funds that will help us save more land, we would like you to consider remembering Aspetuck Land Trust in your estate plans. There are several simple ways to make a planned gift including:

• A bequest in your will or trust

• Naming ASPETUCK LAND TRUST, INC as a beneficiary in your 401K, life insurance, or other qualified account

How do I make a planned gift to Aspetuck Land Trust?

If you wish to name Aspetuck Land Trust in your will or trust, your attorney may find the following language helpful:

I hereby give, devise, and bequeath _____________ (a dollar amount, or all or a percentage of the rest, residue and remainder of my estate) to ASPETUCK LAND TRUST, INC a nonprofit corporation, organized and existing under the laws of the State of Connecticut, with a principal business address of PO Box 444, Westport, CT 06881, for its general purposes.

Naming ASPETUCK LAND TRUST, INC as a beneficiary within your retirement plan, IRA, life insurance policy or bank or brokerage account, is a generous tax-wise way to make a legacy gift “outside'“ a will and easy to implement.

Ask your fund manager, human resources department, or insurance agent for a change of beneficiary form and use the following information:

Legal Name: ASPETUCK LAND TRUST, INC
Address: PO Box 444, Westport, CT 06881
Telephone: 203-331-1906
Tax ID: 06-6088827

This information is for general purposes only and is not intended as legal or financial advice. Individual financial situations vary and Aspetuck Land Trust recommends consulting your financial and/or legal advisor.

Let Us Know Your Plans

If you intend to include or have already included Aspetuck Land Trust in your estate plans, please let us know so we can thank you and include you as a member of our Open Space Legacy Society.

Complete our Planned Giving Form:

Open Space Legacy Society: Memorializing Your Gift

As an Open Space Legacy Society member, you are invited to choose to have your name placed on the memorial cairn upon receipt of your gift. The Open Space Legacy Memorial is located at the highest point in the Trout Brook Valley orchard in Easton, with stunning views of the surrounding landscape. This memorial provides future generations with the knowledge that your generosity helped to perpetuate the legacy of open space and inspire others to give.