Mountain Lion and "The Lion Shapes the Land. We Shape its Future." graphic image

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Plan for the future. Protect wild places.

Legacy Giving

Create a lasting impact with legacy giving.

Your love for wildlife can continue far into the future. Through our partnership with FreeWill, you can create or update your estate plans at no cost and explore ways to include the Mountain Lion Foundation in your legacy.

Why Legacy Giving Matters

Protect mountain lions for generations to come.

A legacy gift helps ensure that future generations inherit healthy landscapes where mountain lions continue to thrive. Including the Mountain Lion Foundation in your will, trust, or beneficiary designations is a meaningful way to sustain conservation, coexistence, education, and advocacy for years to come.

How It Works

A simple, free estate planning tool.

FreeWill makes it easy to create or update your estate plans online. You can use the tool to:

You’ll be guided through a free, legally valid process that takes about 20 minutes. (No obligation; change anytime.)

Questions?

If you have questions about legacy giving or would like to let us know you’ve included the Mountain Lion Foundation in your plans, please contact us.

Ellen O’Connell
Executive Director
eoconnell@mountainlion.org
916-442-2666

Legacy giving conversations are confidential and personalized — we’d be glad to answer any questions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this really free and legally valid? Yes. The tools we link to are free and create legally recognized documents in all U.S. states.

Do I have to include MLF? No — these tools are for your full estate planning needs. Including MLF is optional and honored respectfully.

Can I change my plan later? Absolutely. Your plans are yours to adjust at any time.

What if I already have a will? You can still designate Mountain Lion Foundation as a beneficiary of assets like retirement accounts or life insurance.

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