"We plant trees not for ourselves, but for future generations."

Caecilius Statius, 219 BC - 166 BC

By including Trees Atlanta in your estate plans, you can be a part of one of Atlanta's greatest assets - its trees - and ensure that future generations will enjoy their countless benefits.

In 1985, Trees Atlanta was brought together by a group of concerned citizens and organizations, including Central Atlanta Progress, the Junior League of Atlanta, and the City of Atlanta, who wanted to reclaim our city's urban forest. Since its conception, Trees Atlanta has benefited from the foresight of generous friends who have included Trees Atlanta in their wills, knowing that by doing so, the trees we have planted will shade the city for generations to come.

By carefully considering your gift to Trees Atlanta in conjunction with your estate and financial planning, you can take advantage of some creative opportunities that can help you maximize your assets. These gifts, tailored to your individual circumstances and needs, ensure that the our city's urban forest will continue to flourish.

The information provided here is intended only to provide an overview of the gift options. Trees Atlanta cannot render tax or legal advice. We look forward to working with you and your legal or financial advisers and welcome your inquiries. Please contact our Development Office via email or by calling 404-681-4893.

Also, when you remember Trees Atlanta in your Will, please let us know so that we will be aware of your intentions.

Here is language for a specific bequest of money:
"I give and bequeath the sum of ___________________ to Trees Atlanta Inc., Atlanta, Georgia, for its general purposes."

If the gift is of real estate, then the language would be:
"I give, devise, and bequeath _____________________ to Trees Atlanta Inc., Atlanta, Georgia, for its general purposes."

Here is some language for a bequest of the residue of the estate:
"All of the rest, residue, and remainder of my property of every kind and description and wherever located, including any lapsed or void legacy or devise (but not including any property over which I may have the power of disposition or appointment), I give, devise, and bequeath to Trees Atlanta Inc., Atlanta, Georgia, for its general purposes."