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Charitable Bequests

The term charitable bequest is generally used to describe anything that you give to charity from your estate through a will or living trust. A charitable bequest would enable you to provide substantial future support for MANE without reducing your current income.

An estate is any property, money or personal items that you may have at the time of your death. Most people leave an estate when they die, even though they may not be considered “wealthy”. A charitable bequest is not contingent upon an estate being large; even individuals with small estates may establish a charitable bequest.

Through your bequest, you can leave a specific asset, a specified sum of money, a percentage of your estate, or the remainder of your estate after you have provided for other beneficiaries. Your bequest may be designated for a special use or left unrestricted. Bequest provisions may be changed at any time during your lifetime.

It is recommended that you obtain the professional counsel of an attorney experienced in probate or estate planning or a certified financial planner when selecting and designing your will or trust.