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CHARITABLE GIFT ANNUITY
A gift annuity is an agreement between you and us. When a charitable gift annuity is in place, we agree to pay you fixed payments for your life (and/or the life of your chosen beneficiary). The amount of the annuity is based on the age of the annuitant(s) and the amount of the gift.
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CHARITABLE BEQUESTS
A popular and enduring planned gift is the charitable bequest. Bequests are popular because they give you the opportunity to leave a lasting legacy. When you make a charitable bequest, you retain full use of your property during life, so there is no disruption of your lifestyle and no immediate out-of-pocket cost.
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STOCK
Gifts of long-term appreciated securities are the most common type of outright property gift. Typically, individual stocks are given; however, highly appreciated bonds or mutual fund shares are also attractive gift options. Outright gifts of securities can be made quickly and these gifts let you do more with your gift because of the very attractive tax benefits.
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RETIREMENT ASSETS
More and more donors use qualified retirement account assets in their charitable gift planning. The reason: Retirement account assets left to loved ones may be subject to higher taxation than other types of assets.
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CHARITABLE REMAINDER TRUST
One method of making a gift with a retained right to income is a charitable remainder trust.
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ART
Federal tax laws let donors take a charitable deduction for gifts of fractional interests in art.
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REAL ESTATE
When appreciated real estate is given to us, capital gains taxes can be completely avoided and the full fair market value of the property is generally deductible as a charitable contribution.
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LIFE INSURANCE
Life insurance is also an excellent tool for accomplishing philanthropic goals while realizing other important financial objectives. Indeed, life insurance can empower individuals to make charitable gifts they never would have dreamed possible.
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