Every fall, fans across Georgia rally behind their college football teams with unwavering loyalty — donning school colors, cheering from the stands, and proudly supporting alma maters through thick and thin. That same passion for your team and community can extend beyond game day. Just as you invest in your team’s future with every ticket, donation, and cheer, you can champion the causes you care about by including charitable bequests in your estate plan. It’s your chance to make a lasting impact — one that goes far beyond the final whistle.
A charitable bequest is a gift made through your will or trust to a nonprofit organization. It can take several forms:
- Specific bequest: A set dollar amount or asset.
- Percentage bequest: A portion of your estate.
- Residual bequest: What remains after other distributions.
- Contingent bequest: A gift triggered by specific conditions.
Why include charitable bequests?
- Leave a Legacy – Your legacy lives on through your support of organizations that align with your values.
- Support Causes You Believe In – Whether its education, healthcare, or the environment, your bequest can make a lasting impact.
- Tax Advantages – Charitable gifts can reduce estate taxes, benefiting both your beneficiaries and the chosen cause.
- Inspire Others – Your generosity can set an example to loved ones to consider their own legacy and charitable giving.
Charitable bequests are a powerful way to give back and ensure your legacy reflects what matters most to you. Whether it’s supporting education, healthcare, the arts, or your favorite alma mater, your estate plan can be a lasting tribute to your values.
Call us today to update your estate plan to include a cause that matters to you. Let’s make sure your legacy is as impactful as your life.
